Annunciation

Iconography:  Annunciation of the Most Holy Virgin

Date: XVII century.

Iconographic school/art center:  Pskov icon-painting school

Origin: From the church of the Dormition at the Ferry-place

Material: Wood, levkas, tempera

Dimensions:  height 91 cm, width 72 cm

The icon from the Festival row of iconostasis. To the left stands archangel Gabriel facing the Holy Virgin sitting on the throne turning to him. Mary is holding the purple thread in Her hands.

Inv. № 1669. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve

Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2003. № 99. С. 216.

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