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NORTH RUSSIAN, 16TH CENTURY
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NORTH RUSSIAN, 16TH CENTURY
The Mother of God standing in three-quarter position on a suppedaneum, in front of a backless throne with a large cushion, holding the scarlet wool and bowing her head to the direction of the angel, the latter with outstretched wings, bearing the messenger's staff, making a step forward and blessing the Virgin, the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove appearing from the open skies above, the deep green and maroon colours of the garments and the foreground contrasting with the brighter, pastel tones and white details of the buildings in the background
25 3/8 x 25½ in. (65.5 x 64.75 cm)
NORTH RUSSIAN, 16TH CENTURY
The Mother of God standing in three-quarter position on a suppedaneum, in front of a backless throne with a large cushion, holding the scarlet wool and bowing her head to the direction of the angel, the latter with outstretched wings, bearing the messenger's staff, making a step forward and blessing the Virgin, the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove appearing from the open skies above, the deep green and maroon colours of the garments and the foreground contrasting with the brighter, pastel tones and white details of the buildings in the background
25 3/8 x 25½ in. (65.5 x 64.75 cm)
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