Nativity of Christ

Iconography:  Nativity of Christ

Date: XVII century. Second half of the 17th century

Material: Wood, tempera

Dimensions:  height 72 cm, width 57,5 cm

The center of the composition depicts the Mother of God with the Divine Child on Her knees, nearby is the empty manger, the ox and the donkey bend over it. To the left are represented the Magi with the Gifts, to the right is the shepherd listening to the angel’s annunciation. In the upper right corner is shown Bethlehem. In the lower part of the composition is Joseph talking to the shepherd and the scene of Washing the Divine Child.

Restoration: the All-Russian Art Scientific and Restoration Center named after I.E. Grabar, 1993, restorer – Tsirul G.V.

Inv. №1056/5. © Cherepovets Museum Association.

Bibliography: Куликова О.В. Древние лики Русского Севера. Из музейного собрания икон XIV-XIX веков города Череповца. М., 2009. Кат. № 60 (Илл. 61).

  • General view
  • Magi with the Gifts for the Mother of God and Child Jesus
  • Magi with the Gifts for the Mother of God and Child Jesus. Fragment
  • Magus
  • Magus
  • Washing the Divine Child
  • Joseph talking to the elder
  • Shepherd