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The Annunciation
The Annunciation is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jean Hey. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
The Annunciation is a 1496 oil painting by Jean Hey, an Early Netherlandish artist active in France and Burgundy. It is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel informs the Virgin Mary that she will bear a son. The angel, dressed in green and gold, kneels beside Mary, who wears blue and red, and points upwards with a golden staff.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of luminosity by layering paint, making the dove and angel's face glow against the darker background. The colors, including greens, reds, and blues, are balanced and accentuated by the stone floor and wooden furniture, reflecting the Northern Renaissance style.
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Artist
Jean Hey (or Jean Hay) (fl. c. 1475 – c. 1505), now generally identified with the artist formerly known as the Master of Moulins, was an Early Netherlandish painter working in France and the Duchy of Burgundy, and…
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