The Annunciation
The Met
Artist: South Netherlandish Painter(ca. 1460)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 39 x 37 in. (99.1 x 94 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An angel with large wings kneels before a woman in a blue dress within an ornate interior
Detailed Description
Two figures are depicted in an interior setting, with a gold patterned wall on the left and green bed curtains on the right. On the left, an angel kneels, facing right, with pale skin and long brown hair. The angel wears a white tunic, a red cloak, and a gold medallion on its chest. Large white and dark green wings extend from its back. The angel holds a staff with a white scroll wrapped around it, bearing the Latin text "AVE GRACIA PLENA". Its left hand is extended towards the woman. On the right, a woman with pale skin and long brown hair is seated, facing left, wearing a dark blue dress. Her hands are raised with palms open, and she sits on a red cushion. Behind her, a bed with green coverings is visible. In the lower right corner, a small wooden table holds an open book, a red apple, and a white pitcher containing green plants. The floor features a brown and white checkered pattern.
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