Artwork
Panel with the Annunciation
Panel with the Annunciation is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1396 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This stained-glass panel depicts a pivotal biblical scene, the Annunciation.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The panel portrays the biblical Annunciation, the moment when the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive the Messiah.
The panel portrays the biblical Annunciation, the moment when the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive the Messiah. In this work the angel is shown in traditional white robes, often holding a lily, while Mary is depicted in a modest blue mantle, turned toward him in a gesture of receptive humility. The scene functions as a visual sermon on the Incarnation, embodying themes of obedience, divine grace, and the fulfillment of prophecy.
Executed circa 1390, the painting belongs to the religious art genre and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, reflecting the devotional practices of late medieval Europe.
History & Provenance
Panel with the Annunciation is an anonymous religious painting executed around 1390, as indicated by its inception date in the metadata. The work, measuring 69.9 × 34.3 cm, portrays the Annunciation with Gabriel and Mary. It is classified as a painting and belongs to the religious genre.
The piece is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, which records its provenance as the museum's ownership.
The panel is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, with the accession number 1975.1.113. It measures 69.9 cm in height and 34.3 cm in width. The work has not been recorded in any documented exhibition history in the provided sources.
Overview
This stained-glass panel depicts a pivotal biblical scene, the Annunciation. Two figures are presented in a vibrant composition, set against an architectural and floral backdrop. The artwork utilizes the inherent luminosity of stained glass to render the narrative with striking color and detail, emphasizing the sacred exchange between the divine messenger and the Virgin.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a palette of rich, saturated hues, with the figures' red, blue, and maroon garments contrasting sharply with the darker lead lines of the stained glass. Gold pillars and blue floral motifs form a decorative background, contributing to the panel's overall visual richness. This technique allows light to filter through, activating the colors and enhancing the spiritual resonance of the scene.
Artist & collection
