Artwork

Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, Annunicatory Angel and Prophet, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent.

Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, Annunicatory Angel and Prophet, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent. is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Christian Schultz. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour painting is a copy of a detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, created by Christian Schultz in 1864. It depicts a scene from the Annunciation, featuring an angel and a prophet.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows two figures in a church-like setting: a bearded prophet holding a scroll and staff, and a kneeling angel with a dove above her head. The angel's calm face and prayerful posture convey a sense of reverence.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by soft colors and gentle shading, indicating a careful copy of an older painting. The use of watercolour allows for delicate, nuanced rendering of the figures and their surroundings.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by the Arundel Society, the painting was published in 1871 under Schultz's supervision by Hangard-Mauge. It reproduces a detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, a renowned work by Hubert and Jan van Eyck.