The Annunciation, ca. 1460–80, South Netherlandish, Wool warp, wool and silk wefts, 39 5/16 x 83 in. ( x cm), Textiles

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The Annunciation, ca. 1460–80, South Netherlandish, Wool warp, wool and silk wefts, 39 5/16 x 83 in. ( x cm), Textiles-Tapestries, Draped in rich ecclesiastical vestments, the archangel Gabriel greets Mary with the words “Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee” (Luke 1:28) inscribed on a scroll. The Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, descends on the Virgin, who will become the mother of Jesus

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Size: 6098px × 2959px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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