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The Virgin of the Annunciation
Painter: Master of the S. Ursula Legend
These two pictures (see also 1518a) are on the inner and outer sides of the right wing of a triptych.
History note: Wynn Ellis, sold Chrisitie's, 27 May 1876 (48), bt. Sir Henry Thompson, Bart., father of the donor
Height: 32.7 cm
Width: 13 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1929) by Thompson, Henry Francis Herbert, Sir, Bart
The left wing of the triptych, 'Annunciate Angel', is part of the Johnson Collection, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Cat. 322b)
Support composed of panel (wood)
Grisaille : Grisaille oils on panel
Accession number: 1518b
Primary reference Number: 1654
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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