The Annunciation

Maker

Master of the Judgment of Paris (artist)
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)

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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