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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE HOLY VIRGIN, 19TH CENTURY
the scene of annunciation takes place on a detailed architectural ground, depicting the Archangel Gabriel as he brings the news to the Virgin Mary, shown on the right side in an elevated seat. With the Guardian Angel and Saint Alexandra on the borders. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with a kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 31 x 27 cm (12 1/4 x 10 5/8 in.)