Who painted The Annunciation?

The Annunciation was painted by Master of the Heisterbach Altar in 1440.

Where can I see The Annunciation?

The Annunciation is held by Alte Pinakothek.

What movement is The Annunciation?

The Annunciation is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

The Annunciation

Master of the Heisterbach Altar , 1440

The Annunciation is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Heisterbach Altar. It dates from 1440 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.

About this work

Overview

The Annunciation is a 15th-century oil painting attributed to the Master of the Heisterbach Altar, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the angel Gabriel announcing Jesus' birth to the Virgin Mary, conveying a serene and reverent atmosphere. Symbolic elements include a white dove representing the Holy Spirit and a circular image of Jesus on a golden wall.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint achieves a sense of realism and depth, evident in the detailed rendering of textures, such as the checkered floor tiles and the figures' robes.

History & Provenance

Created around 1440, The Annunciation is a work by the Master of the Heisterbach Altar, a painter active during the Northern European Renaissance.