The Archangel Gabriel [middle left panel]

Italienische Malerei 1460–1475, c. 1470/1480

The artwork depicts the Archangel Gabriel in a full-length profile view, facing left. Gabriel stands upright, holding a long stem with a white flower in his right hand, while his left hand is raised with fingers extended. He has curly, golden hair and a halo above his head. Gabriel is dressed in a flowing pink robe over a black garment, with the fabric draped around him. His wings, partially visible, are dark and textured. The background is a deep blue with hints of a landscape featuring rolling hills or rock formations at the bottom.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1460–1475
Date
c. 1470/1480
Type
Painting
Medium
tempera and distemper on panel
Dimensions
overall (middle left panel): 31 × 12.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts the Archangel Gabriel in a full-length profile view, facing left. Gabriel stands upright, holding a long stem with a white flower in his right hand, while his left hand is raised with fingers extended. He has curly, golden hair and a halo above his head. Gabriel is dressed in a flowing pink robe over a black garment, with the fabric draped around him. His wings, partially visible, are dark and textured. The background is a deep blue with hints of a landscape featuring rolling hills or rock formations at the bottom.

Italienische Malerei 1460–1475