AN ICON SHOWING THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE Russian, Jaroslavl, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. In the foreground Sts. Joachim and Anne, flanked by a group of maidens. Maria is ascending the staircase, meeting the High Priest, bending to bless her. The background and border stripped to gesso, wearings, restored. 31 x 28 cm.