The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD and the tablets of the

and the tablets of the covenant

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

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

done in striation that invigorates the angel's garment

some of whose most striking icons show the scene

The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD and the tablets of theIcon 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