Virgin of the Annunciation, The

Painting

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Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Virgin of the Annunciation, The

Entry/Object ID

2005.02.061

Description

Tempura painted icon on wood that has greenish residue on back same as 2005.02.060. The image shows the Virgin dressed in dark maroon cloak edged in gold over a green tunic and gold halo. behind her is a scene of a red-pink castle with green drapes and a black Cyrillic caption over her head. She stands on a green pedestal next to two gold tables; one with an open book and one with four fabergé eggs. The image is framed in silver with Cyrillic caption at the top center and floral motifs around the edge. Same size and stylistically similar painting and silver frame as 2005.02.060.

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Tempera

Collection

Betsy Scheuring Icon Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2005.02

Source or Donor

Betsy Scheuring

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Betsy Scheuring

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

Russia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Back of icon

Transcription

71 and 26 stickers

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Icon

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Symbol, Religious

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Religious Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

4-3/8 in

Width

3 in

Exhibition

Spirit Made Tangible: The Scheuring Icon Collection (2006)

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

As in 2005.02.108 (representing the same theme), the Virgin stands in an interior setting, framed by an open doorway with curtains. As before, she has been reading a sacred text, opened on a lectern next to her. Here, however, the furnishings are very elaborate, including the gilded and carved lectern, a throne-like chair with cushions, and a partly rounded footstool. Moreover, the Virgin seems to greet Gabriel (who appeared in a separate panel) with one raised hand. In the background is a palatial building of reddish hue. The icon’s silver frame has a floral pattern. This work is closely related in style and scale to 2005.02.060, representing the Evangelist John, and both icons may be products of the same workshop.