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Red and White Baroque Facade with Rich Decorative Ornamentation

#5653. Red and White Baroque Facade with Rich Decorative Ornamentation

Before us is a magnificent example of Baroque architecture with a characteristic contrasting combination of rich red and white colors. The building's facade displays exquisite carved decorative finishing, typical of Russian "Naryshkin" or "Moscow" Baroque of the 17th-18th centuries.

The compositional solution of the facade is built symmetrically, with a central portal formed as a richly decorated red framing with an arched completion. On both sides of the portal are rectangular windows with small glazing divisions, framed with white casings. The upper tier is adorned with three large windows, above which are decorative elements in the form of kokoshniks, typical for Russian architecture.

Particularly noteworthy is the plasticity of the facade, created by the contrast between flat white surfaces and protruding red decorative elements. Cornices, window surrounds, and other architectural details are carefully crafted, creating a rich interplay of light and shadow. The red fragments of the facade are decorated with complex relief compositions, including geometric and floral motifs characteristic of Russian decorative art.

The crowning cornice of the building also demonstrates fine carved work, emphasizing the vertical rhythm of the entire composition. This architectural monument represents a splendid example of the synthesis of Western European Baroque influences with traditional elements of Russian architecture.

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