The Annunciation
Fragment of a Panel
second half 15th century (made)
second half 15th century (made)
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This fragment is the bottom left-hand panel of an Annunciation panel. It shows the archangel Gabriel, wearing a tiara bearing a cross, an alb and amice and wearing a cloak fastened with a brooch, kneeling on a projection.
Drills were used to undercut the lily and the scroll. which would originally have carried a painted inscription.
Drills were used to undercut the lily and the scroll. which would originally have carried a painted inscription.
Object details
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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, second half of 15th century. |
| Physical description | This fragment is the bottom left-hand portion of an Annunciation panel. The archangel Gabriel, wearing a tiara bearing a cross, an alb and amice and a cloak fastened with a brooch, kneels on a projection. His alb is gathered at the waist by a cord. He points at a scroll which curves round the stem of a lily plant bearing three flowers, standing in a ewer. The scroll no doubt carried an inscription of his salutation. Traces of green paint remain on the lily stem. There are slight traces of gilding. The back of the fragment has been cut away at the bottom. There are three holes in the back. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | Acquired by Dr W. L. Hildburgh in Paris. On loan from him since 1923. Given by Dr Hildburgh in 1946. |
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| Summary | This fragment is the bottom left-hand panel of an Annunciation panel. It shows the archangel Gabriel, wearing a tiara bearing a cross, an alb and amice and wearing a cloak fastened with a brooch, kneeling on a projection. Drills were used to undercut the lily and the scroll. which would originally have carried a painted inscription. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cheetham, Francis. English Medieval Alabasters. Oxford: Phaidon-Christie's Limited, 1984. p. 172 (cat. 99), ill. ISBN 0-7148-8014-0 |
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| Accession number | A.42-1946 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2002 |
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