Three icons from the Moscow Tretyakov Gallery are on display in Florence.
Ascension of Christ by Andrei Rublyov, The Crucifixion by Dionisius, written in the 15th century, and the Icon of Our Lady of the Way created in Pskov at the end of the 13th century, have never left Russia before.
Simultaneously, Moscow is playing host to a display of icons by Giotto di Bondone.
The exchange of icons is part of the Russia Year in Italy and the Italy Year in Russia.
Both exhibitions will be open till March 19th 2012.
(TASS)
