Out of Rome - House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto. Sculpture of the Annunciation, A.D. 1520
1867
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows a carved wooden relief of two scenes. The top panel has an angel and a woman in flowing robes, one kneeling, the other standing. The bottom panel depicts a group of figures in a doorway, with a central blank space that looks like a missing or faded panel. The carving is detailed, with draped cloth and architectural frames around each scene. The photo itself is black and white, showing wear and age on the wood. It was taken in the 1860s, long after the original carving was made. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
