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This plaque has been detached from a larger object, perhaps a book cover or a small altar. Another plaque, representing the Nativity, from the same object is in the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg. The style of both compositions appears to be indebted to contemporary Upper Rhenish prints.
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Title: Plaque with The Annunciation
Date: late 15th century
Geography: Made in Upper Rhineland, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Silver and silver gilt
Dimensions: Overall: 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in. (6.8 x 6.8 x 0.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1956
Object Number: 56.43
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