The Annunciation
Artist/maker unknown, English
Geography:
Made in Nottingham, England, Europe
Date:
15th centuryMedium:
Alabaster with paint and gildingDimensions:
20 x 9 inches (50.8 x 22.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
1945-25-107Credit Line:
Purchased with Museum funds from the George Grey Barnard Collection, 1945
Made in Nottingham, England, Europe
Date:
15th centuryMedium:
Alabaster with paint and gildingDimensions:
20 x 9 inches (50.8 x 22.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
* Gallery 202, European Art 1100-1500, second floor
Accession Number:1945-25-107Credit Line:
Purchased with Museum funds from the George Grey Barnard Collection, 1945
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Nottingham alabasters often appeared in sets with an established theme and, much like painted altarpieces, were frequently used to decorate the backs of altars. Few groups, however, remain intact and in their original locations. This example depicts the popular subject of the life of the Virgin Mary. Such altarpieces were exported to a number of Western European countries.
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