Kateryna by Taras Shevchenko - Wooden Puzzle Lucite Silver cross with square detail

Silver cross with square detail in center

It was thought that the headdress would protect girls from evil spirits

glossy edition from Ukraine

Note: there is a small nick in the rim

Kateryna by Taras Shevchenko - Wooden Puzzle Lucite Silver cross with square detail"Kateryna" is one of the most renowned paintings by Taras Shevchenko, created in 1842. It depicts the tragic fate of a young woman, the protagonist of his eponymous poem. In this work, Shevchenko condemns the immorality, deceit, and cruelty of landlordsreferred to as "Moskals." The painting also stands as a protest against societal prejudices and the harshness of the era. This masterpiece has become iconic in Ukrainian culture and is well known not