The Virgin Annunciate

Benedetto da Maiano

late 15th century · Terracotta, painted · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Formerly believed to be a sketch model for the Virgin in Benedetto da Maiano's marble altarpiece of the Annunciation in the Terranova Chapel in the Church of Monte Oliveto, Naples. Now believed to be a cast after this altarpiece rather than a study for it.

Artist

Benedetto da Maiano

Date

late 15th century

Medium

Terracotta, painted

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913