Plaque with the Annunciation

Unknown

ca. 1200–1225 · Champlevé enamel, copper-gilt · Medieval Art

Plaque with the Annunciation — Unknown

Though recent publications give Italy as the possible origin of this piece, the style, iconography, background and spelling of the inscription compare closely to Catalonian frescoes.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. 1200–1225
Medium
Champlevé enamel, copper-gilt
Culture
Catalan or Central Italian
Department
Medieval Art
Credit line
Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941