Master of the Judgement of Paris (active around 1400–1450)
Around 1430–40
Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood
53.1 x 70 cm
Although small in scale, this work is full of colour and drama. The angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary, sitting in the courtyard of her house, that she is miraculously pregnant with the son of God. Nearby, the Holy Spirit appears as a dove. The rich composition and lively details encourage viewers to explore the scene and contemplate the importance of the event.