We are glad to present the new release of “Memories of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” photo project to you. This week we will continue our story about Kyiv State Preserve-Museum “Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” and visitors that attended it in the 1950s.
Did you know that Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra tried to keep track of new entries on the book publishing market and regularly replenished its library with the new and up-to-day prints?
Did you know that during the reign of Catherine II, people living in Lavra had to have special documents to travel abroad?
Did you know that three sets of plans for the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Near and Far Caves were made during the 17th century?
Did you know that Kyiv-Pechersk Monastery was the place of regular conflicts with Cossacks that had the habit of stealing wood?
We continue to acquaint you with the Artistic Heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Today we are going to talk about an interesting work of decorative and applied art from the Fund collection of the Preserve. It is a tin dish that is adorned with “Messengers from Canaan” composition (KPL-M-7928).
We are glad to present the new release of “In memory of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” photo project to you.
