Nativity of Christ
Iconography: Nativity of Christ
Date: XIX century.
Iconographic school/art center: Russia
Material: Wood, levkas, tempera,
Dimensions: height 35,5 cm, width 34,2 cm
Unusual interpretation for Orthodox iconography of the evangelic scene of Nativity.The icon has the form of a circle. In the centre is the Mother of God with the Divine Child in Her arms. To Her right are three kneeling angels and to Her left – kneeling Joseph.
© Omsk M.A. Vrubel Regional Museum of Fine Arts
General view