The Annunciation
Fragment of a Panel
ca. 1400-1430 (made)
ca. 1400-1430 (made)
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The top half of this panel, showing the angel flying down, is missing. The Virgin is now shown kneeling and turning to face the angel. The pose is intended to show her rising from the lectern.
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Title | The Annunciation (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Carved, painted and gilt alabaster |
Brief description | Alabaster panel (fragment) depicting the Annunciation. English, ca. 1400-30. |
Physical description | This fragment is the lower part of a panel. The Virgin, wearing a belted gown, kneels at a desk on the right-hand side of the panel with an open book resting on it. She turns at the waist, hands raised (missing), to face the archangel Gabriel (missing). A ewer bearing a three-headed lily stands on the left of the panel. The end of a scroll which doubtless bore the angel's salutation, hangs in the middle of the panel. The whole of the top half of the panel is missing. Some green paint on the ground and the usual daisy pattern survive. There are the remains of gesso knobs on the background. Green paint on the lily stem and gilding on the figure and on the ewer appear to be modern. The back of the panel bears a lead-plugged hole with a trace of the latten wire. The bottom has been cut away. |
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Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
Object history | Formerly in the collection of Robert Hillingford. In the possession of P. Nelson from whom it was on loan since 1924. Acquired by Dr W.L. Hildburgh from whom it continued to be on loan until 1926. Given by Dr Hildburgh in 1946. |
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Summary | The top half of this panel, showing the angel flying down, is missing. The Virgin is now shown kneeling and turning to face the angel. The pose is intended to show her rising from the lectern. |
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Accession number | A.85-1946 |
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Record created | November 18, 2002 |
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