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'ispiration 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 Dyck, 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. Fascinating text and elegant design will make this edition a perfect gift and a treasured adornment to any home library.

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' ispiration 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 Dyck, 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. .Fascinating text and elegant design will make this edition a perfect gift and a treasured adornment to any home library.

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' ispiration 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 Dyck, 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. .Fascinating text and elegant design will make this edition a perfect gift and a treasured adornment to any home library.

The State Hermitage Museum founded in 1764 by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great in the heart of historic St. Petersburg occupies an ensemble of magnificent buildings on the bank of the River Neva. The grandest of all is the Winter Palace - the former residence of the Russian tsars - designed by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Within the walls of this artistic enclave reside the Hermitage collections, about three million works that trace the development of world art and culture from the Stone Age to today.

How did people of ancient civilizations imagine the sea? What was its role in life of people and states of modern age? What invariably attracts artists in the 'free waves'? The answers to these and many other questions are given in this album with numerous colored illustrations and captivating commentaries of art historians.

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' ispiration 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 Dyck, 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..Fascinating text and elegant design will make this edition a perfect gift and a treasured adornment to any home library.

А great many people think that the Hermitage is only a museum. Some people know that it is also a serious research centre, where works of art are studied, restored and preserved. And only for a very small number, a chosen few, the Hermitage is home. It is to these - the Hermitage cats - that the authors dedicate their book. Two kinds of cats can be seen in the Hermitage. The real ones, who occupy the Hermitage basements, have been in state service, attached to the museum, for more than 260 years now. The other kind of cats are part of the museum exhibits, the best loved specimens in the Hermitage "menagerie". They are looking at us out of display cases and canvases by the great masters. Cats in art and real-life cats - these two sorts of felines are the subjects of this lavishly illustrated book. It provides an interesting insight into the long history of interaction between humans and cats. Издание на английском языке.

Two men are massacred in an expensive Moscow bar. But the bullets miss their target: Alexei Volkovoy - Volk for short. Hes a deadly, battle-hardened veteran of Russias brutal war in Chechnya, and he serves two masters: Maxim, a psychotic mafia kingpin; and a military man known only as the General. By his side is Valya, an exotic beauty and the most dangerous weapon in Volks arsenal. Together they are commissioned to steal a long-lost masterpiece from St Petersburgs Hermitage Museum. Volk must choose which powerful man he will betray in order to escape with the painting and with his life. Volks Game announces Alexei Volkovoy as the boldest, most unforgettable hero of a new generation.

Two men are massacred in an expensive Moscow bar. But the bullets miss their target: Alexei Volkovoy - Volk for short. Hes a deadly, battle-hardened veteran of Russias brutal war in Chechnya, and he serves two masters: Maxim, a psychotic mafia kingpin; and a military man known only as the General. By his side is Valya, an exotic beauty and the most dangerous weapon in Volks arsenal. Together they are commissioned to steal a long-lost masterpiece from St Petersburgs Hermitage Museum. Volk must choose which powerful man he will betray in order to escape with the painting and with his life. Volks Game announces Alexei Volkovoy as the boldest, most unforgettable hero of a new generation.

Two men are massacred in an expensive Moscow bar. But the bullets miss their target: Alexei Volkovoy - Volk for short. He's a deadly, battle-hardened veteran of Russia's brutal war in Chechnya, and he serves two masters: Maxim, a psychotic mafia kingpin; and a military man known only as the General. By his side is Valya, an exotic beauty and the most dangerous weapon in Volk's arsenal. Together they are commissioned to steal a long-lost masterpiece from St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum. Volk must choose which powerful man he will betray in order to escape with the painting and with his life. Volk's Game announces Alexei Volkovoy as the boldest, most unforgettable hero of a new generation.

Two men are massacred in an expensive Moscow bar. But the bullets miss their target: Alexei Volkovoy - Volk for short. Hes a deadly, battle-hardened veteran of Russias brutal war in Chechnya, and he serves two masters: Maxim, a psychotic mafia kingpin; and a military man known only as the General. By his side is Valya, an exotic beauty and the most dangerous weapon in Volks arsenal. Together they are commissioned to steal a long-lost masterpiece from St Petersburgs Hermitage Museum. Volk must choose which powerful man he will betray in order to escape with the painting and with his life. Volks Game announces Alexei Volkovoy as the boldest, most unforgettable hero of a new generation.

How did people of ancient civilizations imagine the sea? .What was its role in life of people and states of modern age? .What invariably attracts artists in the 'free waves'? .The answers to these and many other questions are given in this album with numerous colored illustrations and captivating commentaries of art historians.

How did people of ancient civilizations imagine the sea? .What was its role in life of people and states of modern age? .What invariably attracts artists in the 'free waves'? .The answers to these and many other questions are given in this album with numerous colored illustrations and captivating commentaries of art historians.

This deluxe format will wow parents and children alike! The fully foiled and embossed pages throughout this keepsake book would make for the perfect Christmas gift. With sweet, rhyming text about Christmas and enchanting illustrations, little ones will love reading it over and over again! A FOILED AND EMBOSSED FESTIVE BOARD BOOK A fully foiled and embossed board book. Sweet rhymes about Christmas will entertain readers. The perfect book to share at Christmas.

Devoted to flowers, the book is beautifully illustrated with a large collection of works from the collection of The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.

Have festive fun with the little ones in this playful Christmas board book, complete with a mirror. The charming rhyme invites readers to copy the silly faces of the Christmas characters throughout the book while enjoying watching themselves in the mirror.