Historical icon
The Angel with Golden Hair
- Dating
- Second half of the 12th century
- Origin
- Novgorod
- Author / school
- Unknown
- Location
- State Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg
About the icon
The bust-length image takes its name from the fine golden lines in the hair. The archangel is commonly identified as Gabriel, but only possibly.
An icon is an image for prayer. The description explains theological meaning and prayer tradition; it does not promise an outcome.
Source and image rights
The Angel with Golden Hair, Novgorod, late 12th century; public-domain reproduction via Google Art Project and Wikimedia Commons.
Public domain