Plaque with The Annunciation

Unknown

late 15th century · Silver and silver gilt · The Cloisters

This plaque has been detached from a larger object, perhaps a book cover or a small altar. Another plaque, representing the Nativity, from the same object is in the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg. The style of both compositions appears to be indebted to contemporary Upper Rhenish prints.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 15th century

Medium

Silver and silver gilt

Culture

German

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

The Cloisters Collection, 1956