Artwork
The Annunciation
The Annunciation is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Heisterbach Altar. It dates from 1440 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
About this work
Overview
The Annunciation is a 15th-century oil painting attributed to the Master of the Heisterbach Altar, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the angel Gabriel announcing Jesus' birth to the Virgin Mary, conveying a serene and reverent atmosphere. Symbolic elements include a white dove representing the Holy Spirit and a circular image of Jesus on a golden wall.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint achieves a sense of realism and depth, evident in the detailed rendering of textures, such as the checkered floor tiles and the figures' robes.
History & Provenance
Created around 1440, The Annunciation is a work by the Master of the Heisterbach Altar, a painter active during the Northern European Renaissance.
Artist & collection
