The Congregation of the Mother of God
The Met
Artist: Russian Painter(late 16th/early 17th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 12 1/4 in. (35.9 x 31.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Humanities Fund Inc., 1972
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Black and white image: a central seated figure holds a child, with flanking figures and a crowd
Detailed Description
A rectangular, black and white image depicts a central composition of figures. At the top center, within a circular light area, a seated figure in dark robes holds a smaller figure, also in dark robes, on their left arm. Above this central pair, the Greek letters "МР ΘΥ" are faintly visible. Flanking this central circular light area, on both the left and right, are groups of three standing figures, each wearing dark robes and head coverings, facing towards the center. Below this upper grouping, a large crowd of approximately ten to twelve standing figures fills the lower central portion of the image. Many of these figures appear to be men with beards, dressed in dark robes, and some hold scrolls with illegible text. To the left of this crowd, a figure in lighter robes is seated on a rocky outcrop, facing right with an arm raised. To the right of the crowd, another figure in lighter robes is seated on a rocky outcrop, facing left and holding a scroll. The background is mostly light, with darker tones defining the figures and their garments. The image shows signs of wear and damage, with areas of paint loss and cracks visible, particularly along the edges and in the upper corners.
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