Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, Annunicatory Angel and Prophet, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent.
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two figures in a church-like setting. At the top, a bearded man in green robes holds a scroll and a staff, looking downward. Below him, a woman in a long, flowing white robe kneels, her hands clasped over her heart. A dove with a glowing halo floats above her head, and a candle burns on a shelf behind her. The woman’s face is calm, but her posture suggests prayer or deep thought. The painting looks like a careful copy of an older work, with soft colors and gentle shading. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
