Lot number 1564 - Auction 142
GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE MIT DER VERKÜNDIGUNG AN MARIA

A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE ANNUNCIATION Russian, circa 1600 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Set against a stylised architectural background, the Archangel Gabriel striding towards the Mother of God with spread wings and a blowing mantle, raising his hand in blessing while Mary turns on her seat greeting the unexpected visitor, her hand open holding a thread of wool in her hand. The Holy Spirit appearing on the upper border. The left and right border later added, restorations, the background and border stripped to gesso. 53.5 x 41 cm.