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The Feast of the Annunciation of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (Lady Day/Immaculate Conception) Painting
Russia
Painting, Tempera on Wood
Size: 11 W x 12 H x 1 D in
About The Artwork
Painting: Wood, Cut-back centre portion, Canvas (“Pavoloka”) on Wood, Gesso (“Levkas”) on Wood, Egg Tempera on Wood, Gilding The feast of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin was established in commemoration of the most important Gospel events – the announcement by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and give birth to the Son of God Jesus Christ. The Annunciation is one of the most venerated Twelve Feasts celebrated on March 25/April 7. The icon represents the scene of the Annunciation against an architectural landscape. To the left stepping figure of the Archangel Gabriel, turning towards the Holy Virgin (Mother of God) and holding out his right hand and the Holy Virgin listening to the Good News, Her head bowed submissively. Mother of God is portrayed seating on the throne and holding a string of a red yarn. Holy Virgin attired in chiton and wine red omophorion. Archangel is portrayed dressed in a red clothes. And above them in the heaven is a beam of light, which is a symbol of the Immaculate Conception. Architectural background is represented as a cross shaped storey construction and rectangular building with two storied ciborium with the keeled roof.The chambers behind the archangel and the Mother of God are linked by the yellow ochre wall with arched windows and columns. Against a background are chambers with a red velum between them. The icon has a refined color palette and elegant composition. The delicate elongated figures almost float through the compositions of the icon making the images deeply spiritual and detached from reality. The icon looks old-time and very similar to the original ancient icons of the 16th century. The icon is executed in technique of ancient art imitation. This iconography was widespread in 16th century Russian icon-painting. The faces are executed in accordance with the 16th century Russian tradition. This icon is a unique, one of a kind works of art best represents the ancient art imitation. I developed my own unique style and created modern Russian Icons stylized under olden time, created in the style of XVI century. Executed in great details, one will discover ever over time, always new and intriguing details. On the bottom margin carries the descriptive text (text labels). The inscription contains information on how the icon was painted and about of those who had ordered this icon. The inscription is written in the old Slavanic language. The icon is written in the ancient tradition, in strict accordance with the canon, iconographic traditions and the technique of the iconography. On the reverse of the icon is my signature. Please understand colors may vary slightly between the actual painting and the image on your screen due to my digital camera’s results and your monitor. Let me know if you have any questions! I will be happy to answer. Thanks for looking!
Original Created:1991
Subjects:Family
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Tempera on Wood
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:11 W x 12 H x 1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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Russia
Born in 1951 Moscow, Russia. Alexey haven’t got a formal education in the fine arts but since the early 1970’s he learnt the style of old icon-painter masters. His first icon (wood, canvas, gesso, tempera) was created in 1974. He became a member of the Union of Artists of Russia under the UNESCO International Federation of Artists in 1977 He was honored by being blessed by His Holiness Alexey II the Patriarch of Moscow and all of Russia in January 1995. Since 1996, he was making the icons in a style of late XVIII-XIX century’s masters. But in 1998 he returned to the creation of icons with white background. For this moment he created more than 500 icons, inclusive of over 25 triptych-icons. His icons look old-time and very similar to the original icons of the 16th century. Most works are in private collections in Russia, USA and throughout Europe. His works are placed in Churches, Temples and Monasteries also. The artist-restorer, the member of the Grabar’s Art Conservation Center, Honored Cultured of the Russian Federation, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, laureate of State prizes, the recognized authotity of the art-restorers world Adolf N. Ovchinnikov says about Alexey's works: “Aleksey Kudlay is the master of popularization of the ancient Russian art who adds his author’s elements there and brings this culture in the everyday life of Russian people.” Another famous restorer, the Chairman of the Collectors’ club of the Russian Cultural Foundation, Honored Cultured of Russia, academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (RANS), holder of the order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow Saveliy V. Yamshikov wrote: “Dear Aleksey, I used to send introductory articles to the previous catalogues of the icons painted by you. I am not in the habit of making a formal reply just for my friends’ pleasure; still then, I could see not only broken concepts in your creative work but sincere effort and purity of spiritual thought in icon painting. I did not accept totally everything that you used to do in your early creative period, but your hankering after the work in this gracious field promised fruitful and mature results.
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