Annunciation
Iconography: Annunciation of the Most Holy Virgin
Date: XVI century.
Iconographic school/art center: Pskov icon-painting school
Origin: From the church of Nicholas the Wonderworker in Pskov
Material: Wood, canvas, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 90 cm, width 69 cm
Against the architectural background is depicted the scene Annunciation of the Mother of God. Archangel Gabriel faces the Holy Virgin sitting on the throne with the semi-circular back, turning to him. Mary is holding the purple thread in Her hands.
Inv. №1414. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve
Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 41. С. 165.
General view