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Semyon Spiridonov (Kholmogorets)
Read more...Icon-painter. Born in Kholmogory (1642). Worked in the leading artistic centres of central and northern Russia (second half of 17th century). Miniaturist and master of monumental painting. Developed ...
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Simon (Pimen) Ushakov
Read more...Painter, decorator, engraver, jeweller, writer. Born in Moscow (1626). Began working at the Armoury as a silversmith (1648). Following his appointment as royal icon-painter, took over as head of the ...
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