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    "localId": "26738",
    "label": "Annunciation / Saint Nicholas",
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    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Annunciation / Saint Nicholas",
    "description": "The front of the panel portrays the Annunciation. The archangel Gabriel, on the left, approaches the Virgin with his right hand raised in a gesture of greeting. Mary, seated on a chair, raises her own hand in acceptance, while the Hand of God blesses her from above. The figures appear against a background of stylized architecture, representing the town of Nazareth. The back of the panel shows St. Nicholas, dressed as a bishop. His left hand is holding a Gospel book and his right one is raised in blessing.",
    "provenance": "Henry Walters, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.",
    "date": "16th century (Early Modern)",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/71.255",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
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    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
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            "units": "cm",
            "width": 6.4,
            "height": 4.8
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "H: 2 1/2 x W: 1 7/8 in. (6.4 x 4.8 cm)"
}

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    "dynasty": "Rurikid Dynasty",
    "med": "ivory",
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