The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD Late 17th C

Late 17th C

together with another icon of Theotokos in the style of Nursing Madonna

Gabriel's pose imitates the classical Maenad in form and style and maybe the Byzantine artist's allusion to Thucydides or Homer

The event is commemorated by the Sixth Station of the Cross

done in striation that invigorates the angel's garment

The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD Late 17th CIcon of Annunciation. Handmade Russian icon, 19th C. The icon is in very good condition. It is made in four different levels, First wood, second canvas, third gold leaf and fourth the painting level. Size: 31. 5x24 cm, 12. 4x9. 4 The Annunciation icon is highly stylized and is striking for its unique emotional and dramatic quality. An exceptionally sophisticated piece, the icon is notable for its saturated golden tone and naturalism. Colors are used