Wooden Matryoshka Our Lady Umilenie 30 cm

Wooden Matryoshka Our Lady Umilenie 30 cm. This Russian matryoshka was made of wood and hand painted. Its peculiarity lies precisely in the little dolls that are contained in the main alcove. The latter depicts the entrance to a church with a cross and an inlaid arch. In the upper part, there are two angels and the face of Jesus painted.The first doll depicts Madonna Umilenie, which in Russian means tenderness and is the name given to the Madonna who lovingly embraces her son. Painted by hand, the details of the face and clothing of both immediately stand out. The next doll externally features the same design as the main alcove, and contains the doll with Christ Pantocrator with the closed book.The next alcove contains the doll with Saint Nicholas depicted and in the last two there are Saint John and Saint Michael. The matryoshka measures 30X15 cm. They are all hand painted by highly skilled Russian painters specializing in freehand painting from the miniature school. Ancient Russian miniature art developed as an evolution of Byzantine icon painting in the time of Imperial Russia. On the heads of each figure there is applied gold leaf with some details painted on it which make each piece unique and precious. Made in Russia.