Annunciation

ca. 1460

13.5 cm 18.4 cm

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In a marginal illumination framing the Annunciation (the angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to the son of God), lovers play musical instruments and backgammon in a garden of love. The profane pleasure garden is contrasted with the purity a...

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Created for Collette, northeast France, ca. 1460 [1]. Acquired by Labourgue [2], early-mid 16th century; given to G. Marlot [3], ca. 1559; given to Martine Marlot [4]. Acquired by Léon Gruel, Paris, late 19th-early 20th century; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.[1] Portrayed on fol. 76r[2] Wife of Jean Bourguet[3] Niece of previous owner[4] Daughter of previous owner and wife of Claude Armilhon
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