The Annunciation
Maker
Master of the Judgment of Paris (artist)
active about 1430-1450 (Life dates)
active about 1430-1450 (Life dates)
Title
The Annunciation
Date of Production
c. 1430-40
Medium
tempera on panel
Dimensions
Height: 54.2 cm (panel)
Width: 37.6 cm (panel)
Width: 37.6 cm (panel)
Accession Number
P.1966.GP.126
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Location
On display
Keywords
Label Text
Although small in scale, this work is full of colour and drama. The angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary, sitting in the courtyard of her house, that she is miraculously pregnant with the son of God. Nearby, the Holy Spirit appears as a dove. The rich composition and lively details encourage viewers to explore the scene and contemplate the importance of the event.
Provenance
Gambier-Parry Bequest 1966
Exhibition History
Architecture in Italian Renaissance Painting, The National Gallery, London, 30/04/2014-21/09/2014
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