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