Study of Composition “The Last Judgment” in the Wall Painting of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, the Ferapontov Monastery

A novel interpretation of the 'serpent of ordeal' in the 'Last Judgment' fresco at Ferapontov Monastery's Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin has been uncovered, revealing previously unknown details that challenge conventional allegorical understandings. This discovery sheds new light on the artist's traditional approach to one of the central images of this iconic composition, addressing long-standing questions about its symbolic representation. The study analyzed historical sources and examined the fresco in detail, identifying discrepancies that necessitate further investigation into its artistic and theological context.

Силина, О.В. (2024). Study of Composition “The Last Judgment” in the Wall Painting of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, the Ferapontov Monastery. Сохранение Культурного Наследия. Изобразительные Искусства. Исследования И Реставрация. Материалы V Международной Научно-Практической Конференции, 205–210. https://doi.org/10.62625/9980.2024.37.38.028