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Angel of the Annunciation

Attributed to Jean de Liège Franco-Netherlandish
ca. 1370–90
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305
This angel from an Annunciation group probably comes from the abbey of Flavigny and originally formed part of a sculptural retable behind the altar. The exquisite carving of the figure, the serene facial expression, and the rich locks of hair have close parallels in sculpture produced in Paris.The surface details and polish are similar to the work of the sculptor Jean de Liège who carved the image of Marie de France from the royal abbey of Saint-Denis also in the Museum's collection (see 41.100.132).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Angel of the Annunciation
  • Artist: Attributed to Jean de Liège (Franco-Netherlandish, active ca. 1361–died 1381)
  • Date: ca. 1370–90
  • Geography: Made in Paris (?), Netherlands or France
  • Culture: South Netherlandish or French
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: Overall: 24 x 8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (61 x 22.2 x 16.5 cm)
    diam. of hole for a mounting pin: 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. (6 x 1 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Stone
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.390
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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