The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. ROMAN AGE

The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. ROMAN AGEIcon 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: 28x22 cm, 11x8. 6 inch. This item comes with a certificate from the Israeli Antiquities Authority. The Annunciation icon is highly stylized and is striking for its unique emotional and dramatic quality. An exceptionally sophisticated piece, the icon

Below the inscription is the date in equivalent in Arabic & English numerals

GREEK ICON the Birth of the Mother of God

the seven-folding hinged panels painted in four rows

At the base are two attendants

as Eve and other Old Testament women kneel before him

diameter of the glass watch= 7 cm

The Nativity of the Theotokos

when the revolt became more of a defensive guerrilla action

During this time

A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF THE HOLY VISAGE

He is said to have been born in the Greek seaport of Patara

Candlemas (The Meeting of Christ in the Temple)