The Annunciation. Etching by Joanos the monk.
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Ornate Byzantine decoration surrounds the scene. Mary stands up from an elaborate chair; the holy book is on the table. The angel's cloak is decorated with flowers, although different ones from those he gives Mary
Physical description
1 print : etching ; border 27.4 x 19.4 cm
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Lettering
Lettering in modern Greek. At the top it says: "The Annunciation of the angel to Mary". At the bottom it says: "Joanos the monk", next to an erased date (which may be 1821)
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Wellcome Collection 21615i
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Location Status Access Closed stores