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Leaf Excised from a Psalter: The Annunciation

Cleveland Museum of Art

The artwork depicts a scene titled "The Annunciation". The artwork features two figures: a female on the right and a male with wings on the left. The female on the right wears a red robe over a white garment and has her hands raised. The male on the left has wings and holds a long staff; he wears a red robe over a white garment. A plant with a twisted stem and leaves sits between the two figures. The background is off-white with a triangular decorative border at the top. The border features blue, red, and teal colors with a flame-like pattern. The overall artwork is rendered in a medieval style. The scene represents "The Annunciation" by an unknown artist.

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631 × 893 px
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