The Nativity showing the seated Mother of God with the Christ Child in the centre, the three Magi bringing gifts on the left, Angel guiding a shepherd above, the Holy Ghost descending in a beam of light, the Christ Child being washed by two nursemaids on the left below, and St. Joseph being tempted by the Devil (in the guise of a shepherd) on the right. North Russian icon, 17th century, (53½ x 44½ cm).