Altar frontal, 15th century, Flanders
Summary
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The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce that she had been chosen to give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. The event is recorded in the New Testament in the Gospels of Luke and is a central moment in the story of the Nativity of Jesus. The scene typically depicts Mary and Gabriel, who is usually shown holding a lily, a symbol of purity, and announcing the news of the birth of Jesus to Mary.
Tags
european sculpture and decorative arts
altar frontal
embroidery
lace
needlework
net
textiles
united kingdom
annunciation
angels
birds
liturgical objects
gift of susan dwight bliss
flanders
textiles laces
flemish
altar
belgium
15th century
high resolution
3d object
metropolitan museum of art
medieval art
Date
1500 - 1599
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Link
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")