Textile: Epimanikia with Annunciation
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Work Number
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580262
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Title
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Textile: Epimanikia with Annunciation
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Description
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Embroidery, 2 pieces
Images 1 & 2: When viewed together, these two textiles tell the story of the Annunciation: when the Angel Gabriel came to the Virgin Mary to announce that she will bear the son of God (Luke 1:26-38). The angel Gabriel is set against a green background and wears a gold robe. Wrapped around his waist is a belt with alternating shades of brown. His proper right arm is raised at about shoulder height and he makes a blessing gesture. A staff seems to float at Gabriel's fingertips; his proper left arm is not visible. Swirling vines and plants flank Gabriel at both sides.
Images 3 & 4: In a near identical setting the Virgin Mary stands facing proper right with her arms slightly outstretched and hands raised in a kind of orans pose. Behind her is a table with two bowls (?) or pots (?).
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Provenance
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Gallery, case 8
