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Ancient Greek Icon "The Virgin Annunciate"

Tempera on gold-ground panel - Late 17th century

Ancient Greek Icon
The Virgin Annunciate

Tempera on gold-ground panel
Larch wood
Late 17th century
Measurements: 40 x 29 cm

Splendid Greek icon depicting the Virgin with her hands crossed on her chest in an attitude of great devotion, ready to receive the announcement of her divine motherhood.
The image evokes great emotion with her face expressing grace and purity, surrounded by a halo of light with markedly supernatural tones.
The gold background is finely decorated with a rich burin engraving that outlines the halo, giving the figure a regal appearance and evident spirituality.
The icon is in very good condition considering its age and has not undergone any restoration work. It is very sound, with no cracks or loose paint layers.
The panel is painted on a single piece of larch wood, a hard and compact wood, immune to wood pests.
Small defects are limited to the perimeter areas.
It's interesting to note how the signs of aging scattered across the surface of the work, rather than detracting from its visual impact, are highly evocative and enhance its charm and powerful Christian message.



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