The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD 5 inches (62 x 37

5 inches (62 x 37 cm)

done in striation that invigorates the angel's garment

and around this central historical event

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

Price illustrated 434 official Alexander drachms compared with 1

The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD 5 inches (62 x 37Icon 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