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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 ...
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 ...