This beautiful Russian Matryoshka Nesting Doll is titled "The Russian Madonna" and features various poses of Madonna and Child. This nesting doll is hand painted and hand made in Sergiyev Posad, Moscow (Zagorsk). The Matryoshka is signed by the artist on the bottom of the first nesting doll. The Matryoshka is 12 inches tall and has a total of 13 pieces. The nesting doll is a symbol of Russian art and culture and is collectible. Each nesting doll features different scenes of Madonna and child. This Matryoshka is also lacquered creating a beautiful shiny finish and each nesting doll has gold leaf. This Matryoshka doll was painted by a Russian artist in 1999.