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Вьюева Наталья

DIPTYCH WITH THE ICON «THE VIRGIN ELEUSA»

Workshops of Moscow Kremlin. The first third of the XVII century

Wood, distemper, gold, silver, gems, pearls

Chasing, carving, enamel

The diptych belonged to a top official of the Departament of Foreign Affaires Ivan Griazev. Golden framing of the icon is decorated with relief floral ornamentation. The chased leaves, flowers and grasses are covered with bright enamels which compete with brilliance of gems in the crown, and with glimmer of the pearls.