Lot number 1511 - Auction 142
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER GEBURT DER GOTTESMUTTER

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INCLUDING THE BABY'S FIRST BATH Russian, Moscow, late 16th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Applied silver haloes. 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. Executed against a golden background. The border stripped to gesso. Minimally restored. 31.8 x 26.7 cm.