Lot number 590 - Auction 151
FEINE IKONE MIT DER GEBURT DER GOTTESMUTTER

A FINE ICON SHOWING THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INCLUDING THE BABY'S FIRST BATH Russian, circa 1600 Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. The details made of silver. St. Anna resting on a couch, assisted by a number of maids. The image executed in the traditional style, the saturated colours of the figures standing out against the pastel shades of the constructions in the background. The border and background stripped to gesso. Partially restored. 30.8 x 25.8 cm.