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Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Annunciation, 1470s. Creator: Unknown
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Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Annunciation, 1470s. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Annunciation, 1470s. The Annunciation is the traditional introduction to matins, the first of the eight canonical hours. This striking scene recalls the archangel Gabriels announcement to the Virgin Mary that she was to become the mother of God. The humble scene, steeped in monumentality and innocence, honors one of the most significant moments in Christian history--the coming of God into the world. Flemish artists, in particular, tenderly elaborated this event. The Virgin is usually shown within an architectural interior. Typically her bedroom, this interior space includes a curtained bed, a wooden bench, windows through which a landscape is revealed, and a simple earthenware ewer filled with lilies that proclaim her innocence. Within this private setting, Mary kneels to read from an open book of hours. Her prayer is interrupted by the angels appearance and she is captured by the artist in stunned surprise. The miniature is accompanied by an illustration in the margins of the Tree of Jesse, the family tree showing Jesuss human descent from Jesse, the father of King David, through the royal house of Judah. The motif begins in the lower margin with the seated Jesse, from whom a tree grows. David, Solomon, and various kings and prophets can be seen in its branches
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This print showcases a leaf from a Book of Hours, specifically depicting "The Annunciation" in the 1470s. The unknown creator beautifully captures the moment when Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will become the mother of God. The scene exudes humility, monumentality, and innocence, paying homage to one of Christianity's most significant events - the arrival of God into our world. Flemish artists were renowned for their tender portrayal of this sacred event. In this particular artwork, we see Mary within an architectural interior, often her bedroom. This intimate space features a curtained bed, a wooden bench, windows revealing a serene landscape outside, and an earthenware ewer filled with lilies symbolizing her purity. As Mary kneels before an open book of hours in prayerful devotion, her tranquility is abruptly interrupted by the appearance of an angel. The artist masterfully captures her stunned surprise at this divine encounter. Additionally, accompanying this miniature masterpiece is an illustration in the margins known as the Tree of Jesse. It depicts Jesuss' human lineage tracing back to Jesse - King David's father - through Judah's royal house. Within its branches can be seen various kings and prophets who played crucial roles in shaping Christian history. This remarkable print allows us to appreciate both the artistry and spiritual significance behind "Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Annunciation. "
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