The Annunciation
1392
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1392
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The painting is divided into two sections, each depicting a scene from the Annunciation. On the left, an angel kneels with outstretched wings, holding a lily and a scroll. The angel's attire features intricate gold patterns. On the right, the Virgin Mary sits in prayer, dressed in a dark robe with a halo surrounding her head. The background of both scenes is simple, with the angel's section featuring a sun motif and the Virgin's section showing an arched doorway. A quiet detail is the angel's scroll, which appears to be unrolled, suggesting a message or announcement. The use of tempera as the medium adds a sense of depth and texture to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of tempera, explore the technique of tempera.
