In the Christian world the images of the Virgin and Saints as well as the scenes of the annunciation and the Adoration have been the source of artists' ispiration throughout many centuries. .Evangelic themes are represented in the Hermitage collection by the canvases of such men of genius as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Brueghel, Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and many others, a wide variety of masterpieces allows us to illustrate the scene of nativity not only with magnificent paintings but also with drawings, engravings, reliefs and elegant objects of applied arts. .Fascinating text and elegant design will make this edition a perfect gift and a treasured adornment to any home library.

In the Christian world the images of the Virgin and Saints as well as the scenes of the annunciation and the Adoration have been the source of artists' ispiration throughout many centuries. .Evangelic themes are represented in the Hermitage collection by the canvases of such men of genius as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Brueghel, Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and many others, a wide variety of masterpieces allows us to illustrate the scene of nativity not only with magnificent paintings but also with drawings, engravings, reliefs and elegant objects of applied arts. .Fascinating text and elegant design will make this edition a perfect gift and a treasured adornment to any home library.

In the Christian world the images of the Virgin and Saints as well as the scenes of the Annunciation and the Adoration have been the source of artists'ispiration throughout many centuries. Evangelic themes are represented in the Hermitage collection by the canvases of such men of genius as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Brueghel, Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and many others. A wide variety of masterpieces allows us to illustrate the scene of Nativity not only with magnificent paintings but also with drawings, engravings, reliefs and elegant objects of applied arts. Fascinating text and elegant design will make this edition a perfect gift and a treasured adornment to any home library.

How did people of ancient civilizations imagine the sea? .What was its role in life of people and states of modern age? .What invariably attracts artists in the 'free waves'? .The answers to these and many other questions are given in this album with numerous colored illustrations and captivating commentaries of art historians.

How did people of ancient civilizations imagine the sea? .What was its role in life of people and states of modern age? .What invariably attracts artists in the 'free waves'? .The answers to these and many other questions are given in this album with numerous colored illustrations and captivating commentaries of art historians.

А great many people think that the Hermitage is only a museum. Some people know that it is also a serious research centre, where works of art are studied, restored and preserved. And only for a very small number, a chosen few, the Hermitage is home. It is to these - the Hermitage cats - that the authors dedicate their book. Two kinds of cats can be seen in the Hermitage. The real ones, who occupy the Hermitage basements, have been in state service, attached to the museum, for more than 260 years now. The other kind of cats are part of the museum exhibits, the best loved specimens in the Hermitage "menagerie". They are looking at us out of display cases and canvases by the great masters. Cats in art and real-life cats - these two sorts of felines are the subjects of this lavishly illustrated book. It provides an interesting insight into the long history of interaction between humans and cats. Издание на английском языке.

The State Hermitage Museum founded in 1764 by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great in the heart of historic St. Petersburg occupies an ensemble of magnificent buildings on the bank of the River Neva. The grandest of all is the Winter Palace - the former residence of the Russian tsars - designed by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Within the walls of this artistic enclave reside the Hermitage collections, about three million works that trace the development of world art and culture from the Stone Age to today.

A cute and compact Christmas staple! Join an adorable fox family as they get in the holiday spirit by decorating a Christmas tree! The Christmas Tree is a joyful mini-book with a ribbon that can be used as a gift tag, stocking stuffer, Christmas ornament, and more! With simple rhyming text, bright illustrations, glitter, and foil, this book is perfect for celebrating the holidays!

Everyone’s favorite Christmas story is now available as a board book! A large, sturdy board book edition of the classic 1949 Little Golden Book The Night Before Christmas is now available for Santa’s littlest fans! With its shiny, colorful pages, this Little Golden Book-sized board book makes a perfect gift.

A storybook, sticker book and puzzle book in one. Straightforward text and charming illustrations present the story of the first Christmas. A rebus puzzle activity runs throughout the book, in which pictures replace words in the story. Choose the stickers to complete the wonderful tale of how Christmas began. Retold by Heather Amery.

This is a drawing book, a colouring book and a notebook all at once. It shows fragments of Dutch paintings from the Hermitage Museum collection. Draw in it! Write in it! Join the vast world that the Dutch discovered for art lovers of all ages.

This deluxe format will wow parents and children alike! The fully foiled and embossed pages throughout this keepsake book would make for the perfect Christmas gift. With sweet, rhyming text about Christmas and enchanting illustrations, little ones will love reading it over and over again! A FOILED AND EMBOSSED FESTIVE BOARD BOOK A fully foiled and embossed board book. Sweet rhymes about Christmas will entertain readers. The perfect book to share at Christmas.

This most festive baby book of first words makes early learning fun by introducing your little one to the magic of Christmas through a snowman, Santa, snowflakes, and more. With colourful, shiny pictures that have a tactile, raised effect, and a glittery jacket, this special board book makes the perfect Christmas gift for babies and toddlers. You and your baby will enjoy reading the words aloud and pointing at the delightful photographs of this Christmas book together. Part of an exciting new series of baby books, Baby's First Christmas will build your child's vocabulary as they discover the fun of Christmas, meeting new friends along the way, such as a reindeer, an angel, and a penguin. Each page has a vivid Christmassy image, finished with a shiny 3D effect that will engage your child and help make learning fun. Baby's First Christmas is a sturdy board book, perfect for children to get hands-on with and will become a firm favourite. This bright, bold baby book will fulfil your baby's thirst for discovering the snowy world around them.

A beautifully illustrated cut-paper mini edition of the classic Christmas song, with a spectacular pop-up finale. This beautiful cut-paper edition of “Jingle Bells” features a spectacular pop-up finale and silhouette illustrations by Niroot Puttapipat, illustrator of The Night Before Christmas. "Jingle Bells" is an irreplaceable part of Christmas celebrations, and this is the perfect book to share on Christmas Eve. With the turn of each page, the scene transforms, capturing the thrill of sleigh-riding in the snow and the magic of the Christmas season. An ideal gift, and a book to treasure for ever.

Discover the magic of Christmas with this festive sticker book. Scenes to decorate include Santas workshop, a Christmas tree and a winter campfire, and there are over 300 stickers of animals, Christmas presents, decorations and much more. The stickers are reusable, and the book has a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

A fun Christmas search-and-find board book from bestselling photographer Walter Wick! Perfect for preschoolers! This delightful Christmas board book uses photographs from THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS in Walter Wick's bestselling Can You See What I See? series. Toddlers and preschoolers will love to find the hidden trinkets and toys in each spread using the picture clues. The photographs feature a gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, and, of course, Santa Claus. A perfect Christmas stocking stuffer!