The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD Gabriel's pose imitates the classical

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

and the tablets of the covenant

5 inches (62 x 37 cm)

and sometimes it is hard to differentiate them

The Annunciation, handmade Russian icon, 19th Century. HELLENISTIC PERIOD Gabriel's pose imitates the classicalIcon 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