Black Daniel and the workshop

Deesis tavern was written in 1408 for the iconostasis of the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir on Klyazma commissioned by the Moscow prince Vasily Dmitrievich. In 1775 he was transported to

Nativity

The multi-plot composition includes an image of several events related to the story of the Nativity of Christ. Like many works of art of Palekh, he repeats the sample of

The prophet Daniel in the moat of the lion

In the elongated format, the main story is skilfully inscribed, supplemented by the episode of Daniel’s visit by the prophet Avvakum. The composition is completed by the image of Christ

Introduction to the Temple

It comes from the Assumption Church in the village of Krivoye, Arkhangelsk region. The icon probably was a temple image of a small ancient church in the name of the

Our Lady of Kazan

Iconography is traditional: the Mother of God is depicted pokhodno, her head is inclined to the Babe, directly standing on her left hand. The Right Child blesses, the left is

Candlemas

The Presentation of the Lord is presented in a complicated iconographic variant, which became widespread in the 17th century. On this icon, the traditional scene of the Presentation is supplemented

The Conception of St. Anne

Iconography of the “Conception of St. Anne” in the version that is presented by this work, has become popular since the end of the XVI century. and receives the greatest

George

In the image of George, the unknown artist managed to realize the national ideal of military valor. Slightly touched by a blush young calm face. Huge eyes look openly and

The Fiery Ascent of the Prophet Elijah

In the center of the composition is a dome-shaped cinnabar-fiery cloud, in which the prophet Elijah is depicted, standing in a chariot drawn by horses. In the right upper corner,

Sophia the Wisdom of God

Such images of Sophia Wisdom were popular in Russian icon painting of the 16th-17th centuries. An unusual detail of the monument are the red cloths of the robes of the

St Nicholas

St. Nicholas the Wonderworker from ancient times was one of the most revered saints in Russia, patronizing travelers, seafarers and children. An unknown Russian master wrote St. Nicholas in episcopal

The Holy Princes Boris and Gleb

The holy princes Boris and Gleb are represented in richly decorated ornaments. The technical perfection of performance is combined with an impeccable sense of line and color, with the refinement

Iconostasis

On the icon there is an iconostasis of 7 rows. Above his Imperial Gates with the image of the Annunciation and the four evangelists, with the Last Supper in the

Cover of the Mother of God

Novgorod. The plot of the icon is based on the text of the Life of St. Andrew the Godfather and tells about the vision of the Virgin in the Vlaherna