Angel of the Annunciation

Jean de Liège

ca. 1370–90 · Marble · Medieval Art

This angel from an Annunciation group probably comes from the abbey of Flavigny and originally formed part of a sculptural retable behind the altar. The exquisite carving of the figure, the serene facial expression, and the rich locks of hair have close parallels in sculpture produced in Paris.The surface details and polish are similar to the work of the sculptor Jean de Liège who carved the image of Marie de France from the royal abbey of Saint-Denis also in the Museum's collection (see 41.100.132).

Artist

Jean de Liège

Date

ca. 1370–90

Medium

Marble

Culture

South Netherlandish or French

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917