Beschreibung:

LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF THE ANNUNCIATION, 19TH C. A large and impressive beautifully painted image of The Annunciation executed on an oval panel. Here is depicted at left the Archangel Gabriel, announcing to the Virgin Mary, who was studying her scriptures, that she will give birth to the savior as a dove (representing the Holy Spirit) descends upon her. The Slavonic inscription above Gabriel reads "The Annunciation." (BLAGOVYESHCHENIE) and the abbreviated inscription above The Virgin reads The Most Holy Mother of God. In an excellent state of original preservation. 21.5 inches x 17 inches (55 x 43 cm).