The Ten Holy Days
This painting is though to be 18th century in date. Reading from left to right, the scenes represented are: Top row comprises of Nativity of the Virgin, Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, The Annunciation (Luke 1:28ff) and The Nativity (Luke 2) 2nd row comprises of The Presentation in the Temple (Luke 2), The Baptism (Matthew 3:13ff) 3rd row comprises of The Entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:9ff) The Transfiguration (Luke 9:34ff) bottom row possibly episodes connected with Christ's appearances after death centre Typical of the Russian love of theological themes connected with the glorification of the risen Christ.
