A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE ANNUNCIATION, 18TH CENTURY the central image presents Archangel Gabriel facing Virgin Mary and announcing the birth of Christ, with God the Father depicted in the top section of the icon. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with kovcheg. Two insert splints along the top and bottom edges. 35 x 29 cm (14 x 11 1/2 in.)