Roundel with the Annunciation
Roundel with the Annunciation by Master of the Roundels. An oval ivory plaque with a raised relief scene depicting the Annunciation. The Virgin Mary sits on the left side wearing a long robe and a halo. She looks toward a kneeling angel on the right side who holds a staff and has large wings. The angel appears to be speaking to the Virgin. An oval frame surrounds the relief scene. The plaque is off-white and appears to be made of ivory. The background of the image is dark grey to black. The plaque casts a shadow on the surface below. The image shows a clear view of the plaque from the front.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 866 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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