Annunciation to the Virgin
Maker
Workshop of
Master of Edward IV (artist)
Flemish illuminator, active 1470-1500 (Life dates)
Formerly attributed to
France (Paris) 16th century (Artists)
1500-1599
Master of Edward IV (artist)
Flemish illuminator, active 1470-1500 (Life dates)
Formerly attributed to
France (Paris) 16th century (Artists)
1500-1599
Title
Annunciation to the Virgin
Date of Production
c. 1500
Medium
ink, tempera colours and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 cm
Width: 7.3 cm
Width: 7.3 cm
Accession Number
D.1970.XX.2
Mode of Acquisition
Johannes Wilde, bequest, 1970
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Label Text
This image has been cut from a small Book of Hours, and shows the Angel Gabriel announcing the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary; the beginnings of the phrase 'Ave Maria' (Hail Mary) are just readable in the tiny gold lettering coming from his mouth.
Provenance
Dr Johannes Wilde (1891-1970); Wilde Bequest 1970
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