The inner and outer galleries of St. Basil’s Cathedral are a labyrinth displaying countless religious paintings, frescos and icons created from the 14th through the 19th centuries. This ornate and gilded iconostasis is one of many you will admire during your tour of the museum. Notice the image of Mary, the Mother of God. The original holy icon, known as Our Lady of Kazan, was acquired by Russia from Constantinople during the 13th century. The sacred art was stolen in 1904 and never recovered. Yet reproductions of the Holy Protectress of Russia are often seen in Russian churches.
