Triptych of the Annunciation

Master of the Legend of Saint Ursulaabout 1483

Details

Title: Triptych of the Annunciation
Creator Lifespan: 1440 - 1540
Creator Nationality: Flemish
Creator Gender: Male
Date Created: about 1483
Type: oil paintings
Rights: Acquired through the generosity of Lilly Endowment and Anonymous Art Fund
External Link: http://www.imamuseum.org/mercury/load-artwork/35842
Medium: oil on wood
wall label: The Annunciation takes place in the bedchamber of the Virgin, a setting that alludes to the consummation of her marriage to God.ÿ The Archangel Gabriel has interrupted the Virgin's prayers with his message: "Hail, full of Grace." The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, hovers over her head as Christ is conceived in her womb.
measurements: 23 1/4 x 45 3/4 in.
Artist: Master of the Legend of Saint Ursula

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