Nativity of the Mother of God
Iconography: Nativity of the Holy Virgin
Date: XVI century.
Iconographic school/art center: Kargopolye
Origin: from the church of the Mother of God Hodehetria in the village of Malaya Shalg, Kargopolsky district, Archangelskaya region (1834-1836)
Material: Wood, canvas, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 48,5 cm, width 46,5 cm
Against the architectural background is a high bed with Anne lying on it; maidens are interceding. Below in front of the bed is depicted washing of the new born child. Top the right Joachim and Anne are cuddling-up Mary.
Registration number ДРЖ-621. © State Museum Association «Art Culture of the Russian North»
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