Plaque with the Annunciation to the Shepherds

South Netherlandish

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 304

Related plaques from the same ensemble in this case, depicting other scenes
from the life of Jesus, suggest that the group originally decorated a large altar or pulpit. Inscriptions in Latin identify Joseph, husband of Mary, and the words of the angels announcing to the shepherds Jesus’ birth.

Plaque with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, Champlevé enamel, copper alloy, gilt, South Netherlandish

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Plaque with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, Champlevé enamel, copper alloy, gilt, South Netherlandish
Plaque with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, Champlevé enamel, copper alloy, gilt, South Netherlandish
Plaque with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, Champlevé enamel, copper alloy, gilt, South Netherlandish

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