The Protection of the Mother of God
The Met
Artist: Russian Painter(16th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 10 1/2 in. (31.4 x 26.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Humanities Fund Inc., 1972
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central female figure with outstretched arms, surrounded by haloed figures, winged beings, and buildings
Detailed Description
The image is rendered in black and white with a visible crackle texture throughout. At the very top, a band of text reads "ШГН ПАРТН ПРРНН". In the upper half, a central female figure, dressed in dark robes, stands on a low, raised platform with her arms extended outwards and slightly upwards. A halo encircles her head. Behind her is a structure with columns and an arched top. Two winged figures, each with a halo, fly on either side of the central figure, positioned slightly above her outstretched arms. Behind these figures and the central structure are various architectural elements, including a tall, pointed tower on the left and several buildings with sloped roofs. The lower half of the image is filled with a large crowd of figures, arranged in two main groups flanking the central figure. All these figures have halos. The left group consists of approximately 15-20 figures, some with beards and some with head coverings, all facing towards the center. The right group also contains approximately 15-20 figures, similarly depicted with halos and facing towards the center. In the foreground, one figure on the left holds a long, unfurled scroll with visible text. Another figure on the right holds a small, swaddled infant-like figure. The figures and architecture are rendered in various shades of gray, black, and white, with clear outlines defining their forms and drapery. The composition is densely populated within an architectural setting.
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