Simon Ushakov, Family Tree of the Moscow State, Praise of Our Lady of Vladimir, genealogy painting, 1668


The main theme of this complex symbolic-allegorical work was the idea of glorifying Moscow as the centre of an ideal Christian state, shining with the piety of honoured saints and righteous rulers of the grand princely and royal family in anticipation of the Last Judgement.


Size: 3507px × 6000px
Location: Tretyakov Gallery
Photo credit: © ICP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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