Drawings

Annunciation, Nativity and Three Kings

Type: Drawings(Opens in new tab)
Date: n.d.
Accession number: 2000.5.752
Makers: Morris and Company(Opens in new tab) (British, 1861–1940); Unknown, British(Opens in new tab) (British)
Dimensions: 24 3/4 x 17 7/8 in. (62.9 x 45.4 cm.)
Medium: watercolor and ink on paper
Description: Stained glass design of five laights with tracery (quatrefoil) of Evangelists' symbols. Left to right the designs depict: the birth of Jesus with angels above and below, Mary and Joseph, angel with Christ, Shepherds watching first panel with angels above and below. Central panel depicts the Annunciation with God above holding orb and giving the sign of blessing. The three kings presenting gifts (with angels above and below) are in the next lancet. Mary is shown with Christ in lap and crown on the ground (with angels above and below).
Credit: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Department: European Art
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