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Master of the Legend of Saint Catherine. Triptych Central panel, detail: Annunciation

Unknown

1490

unspecified

From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven

Northern Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Master of the Legend of Saint Catherine. Triptych Central panel, detail: Annunciation is a 1490 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1490 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Catholic University of Leuven

About this work

The painting shows a scene from the Bible. It's a detailed moment from the Annunciation. The artist used oil on panel to create this work. The painting is in the style of the Flemish Primitives, from around 1480-1500. This style is known for its use of oil paint and detailed scenes. The painting is now in a museum in Italy. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of sfumato.