depicting the Archangel Gabriel s first visit to the Virgin Mary while she is drawing water from a well. One of the earlier versions of the encounter, Mary's hand is shown open and pointing at the Archangel, communicating a sense of reserve and detachment. The basma oklad with a scrolling foliate design. Egg tempera and gesso on wood panel with a kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back, both missing. 31.4 x 26.2 cm (12 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)