The Annunciation
The Met
Artist: Sassetta (Stefano di Giovanni)(Italian, Siena or Cortona ca. 1400–1450 Siena)
Date: ca. 1435
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall, with engaged (modern) frame, 30 x 17 1/8 in. (76.2 x 43.5 cm); painted surface 28 3/4 x 16 1/8 in. (73 x 41 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Angel and woman flank a vase of flowers against a gold background in a framed panel
Detailed Description
A vertical, rectangular panel with an arched top depicts two figures flanking a central vase of flowers against a gold background. The panel is set within a gilded frame with a decorative arched top featuring small blue and gold squares. The background is predominantly gold, textured with fine lines, and shows some wear. On the left, an angel kneels, facing right, with head bowed. The angel wears a long, flowing red-orange robe with long sleeves. A faint gold halo is visible around the angel's head, and dark brown wings are partially visible behind. In the center, a tall, ornate gold vase with a fluted base holds a plant with thin green stems and small, light blue flowers. On the right, a woman stands, facing left, with her head slightly bowed and her hands clasped near her chest. She wears a long, dark brown robe, with a hint of a reddish garment visible at her neck. Her hair is light brown and pulled back, and a faint gold halo is visible around her head. The figures and vase are positioned on a light, mottled ground that appears to be a floor. Along the bottom edge of the panel, a dark band contains white Latin text: "ECCE ANCILLA DOMINI FIAT MICHI SECUNDUM VERBUM TUUM".
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