Icon of Saint Anna the Prophetess (full-length portrait of Saint female/a woman on yellow background color) Painting

Painting: Wood, Cut-back centre portion, Canvas (“Pavoloka”) on Wood, Gesso (“Levkas”) on Wood, Egg Tempera on Wood, Gilding Anna (Hebrew: חַנָּה, Ancient Greek: Ἄννα) or Anna the Prophetess is a woman mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. The name Anna means grace. She was an elderly Jewish woman who prophesied about Jesus at the Temple of Jerusalem. According to Saint Luke’s Gospel, “And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Aser. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband for seven years from her virginity; and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not leave the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming at that very hour, also gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption at Jerusalem” (Luke 2:36-38). Saint Anna the Prophetess is portrayed in frontal pose full-length standing on a yellow-green with turquoise ‘pozyom’ (the symbol of earthly ground). Saint Anna’s hands are crossed on her chest. Saint Anna is portrayed dressed in a dark-blue-emerald chiton (a garment, clothes) with a belt. The clothes is covered with a long red cloak. The white pigments can be seen on the clothes. Saint Anna’s head and shoulders are covered with a white headscarf (a headdress). The cuffs of the chiton and a girdle (a belt) are decorated with thin golden lines. The halo is golden with red outlines. The image is noted for internal expression, the bright and sparkling with color highlights clothes of the Saint, slim proportions and bright colors. The icon depicts the energetic outline of clothes and exquisite figure of the Saint Anna, the color scheme with traditional “Novgorod” colors (dark-green, red and ochre). The background of the icon is bright yellow ochre colour with yellowish green shade. Around the icon, against a yellow background, is inscribed the red color text of the old Slavanic language, written in an ornamental script. 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. The icon is written in the ancient tradition, in strict accordance with the canon, iconographic traditions and the ancient technology 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!

Painting:Tempera on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:11 W x 22 H x 1 D in

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