Prazdnik Pokrova Bogoroditsy / The Feast of the Intercession of the Mother of God
Moscow: Muzei drevnerusskogo iskusstva im. Rubleva, 2023. Sewn pb. This catalogue of an exhibition at the Rublev Museum publishes icons depicting the Intercession of the Mother of God. The central icon of the exhibition originated among the Old Believers and shows their preference for the style of the icons of medieval Rus' and Byzantium. Among the figures in the icon is Roman the Sweet Singer of the Mother of God, who is thought to have been endowed with his gift of composing church music after dreaming of the Intercession. The exhibition and catalogue include works of related church art such as illuminated manuscripts of Old Believer song books abounding in color and motifs akin to folk art. 66 p., approx. 40 color illus., Rus. with title page and summary in ENGLISH. Item #4556
ISBN: 9785906538420
Price: $43.00