☦️Annunciation: paintings and icons by artists in different styles
☦️ Annunciation: paintings and icons by artists in different styles On April 7, Orthodox Christians celebrate one of the greatest Orthodox holidays - the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the sixth month after the appearance of the Angel Zechariah, the Archangel Gabriel was sent by God to the city of Nazareth to the Blessed Virgin Mary with the good news that the Lord had chosen Her to be the Mother of the Savior of the world. Biblical images are one of the foundations of world art, and the feast of the Virgin Mary and her image itself are one of the most common subjects. Many great artists have dedicated their work to this theme. And Botticelli, for example, is even called the "knight of the Mother of God". 🕊️ An Angel flew to Mary and brought the good news: She was honored to become the Mother of the Savior. We celebrate the Holy Annunciation in the spring, A beautiful, blooming and warm time. Having congratulated you on the Annunciation, I will express one thoug...
