Vladimir Yakovlev Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

The book series from ARCA publishers offers a fresh perspective on the Hermitage collection, highlighting intriguing details and lesser-known aspects of its artworks. Readers will discover new insights into familiar paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts, enhancing their appreciation of these masterpieces. Each small-format volume serves as a gateway to explore the rich history and artistry of the collection.

In the Christian world the images of the Virgin and Saints as well as the scenes of the Annunciation and the Adoration have been the source of artists' inspiration throughout many centuries. Evangelic themes are represented in the Hermitage collection by the canvases of such men of genius as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Brueghel, Rubens, Van Dyke, Rembrandt and many others. A wide variety of masterpieces allows us to illustrate the scene of Nativity not only with magnificent paintings but also with drawings, engravings, reliefs and elegant objects of applied arts. 268 colour illustrations