The Annunciation
Relief
early 18th century (made)
early 18th century (made)
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This relief in boxwood is of Flemish origin, made in the early18th century. It depicts the Annunciation. In Christianity, the Annunciation is the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of her conception of Christ.
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Title | The Annunciation (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Relief in boxwood in a gilt frame of boxwood |
Brief description | Relief, boxwood, in gilt frame of boxwood, the Annunciation, Flemish, early 18th century |
Physical description | This relief shows the Virgin kneeling at a prie-dieu. The angel stands before her blessing with his left hand and holding a lily branch in his right. On a pierced rococo base. The frame is grooved for a glass, and is carved with swage of flowers. |
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Object history | From the Murray bequest. |
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Summary | This relief in boxwood is of Flemish origin, made in the early18th century. It depicts the Annunciation. In Christianity, the Annunciation is the announcement of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary of her conception of Christ. |
Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 165 |
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Accession number | A.1089-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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