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Genealogy of the state of Muscovy, by Simon Ushakov, tempera, 1668

Genealogy of the state of Muscovy

Simon Ushakov

1668

tempera

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Genealogy of the state of Muscovy is a 1668 tempera by Simon Ushakov, a byzantine_iconography work, depicting rosary, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Simon Ushakov
When & what style?
1668 · byzantine_iconography
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting is a large, intricate work featuring a central figure surrounded by smaller images. The central figure is a woman in a brown robe, holding a baby. She is surrounded by a floral design with leaves and flowers, and there are many small pictures of people around her. The painting is done in tempera, a technique that uses egg yolks to bind pigments. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, pink, and green. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. The painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery.

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