Plaque with the Annunciation (Primary Title)
Workshop of, Master of the Triptych of Louis XII, French, active ca. 1500 - 1525 (Artist)
In this standard image of the Annunciation, Gabriel greets Mary just prior to announcing that she will give birth to God's son: "Ave gratia plena" (Hail, you who are full of grace). The architectural features surrounding these Gothic-style figures presage Renaissance conventions. The image's brightly colored enamels compare to the heavenly light associated with gemstones or stained glass, emphasizing the divine importance of this scene.
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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