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| Keywords: Jean Limosin I - Oval Plaque with the Annunciation - Walters 44346.jpg The style of the composition suggests that this plaque like its companion Plaque with the Resurrection of Christ Walters 44 345 is based on an engraving after a design by the Flemish painter Martin de Vos 1532-1603 ; however a specific model has not been identified The Latin inscription translates The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God Jean Limosin signed this finely worked piece and dated it 1605 His effort to balance the definition of space with the decorative qualities of the enamel can be contrasted to the frankly decorative approach of Suzanne de Court's treatment of the same composition to the right His handling of the translucent enamel is not as subtle The frames on the companion plaques are original and indicate that they were hung as independent works of art 1605 Baroque technique painted enamel copper cm 32 24 3 accession number 44 346 38273 Formerly in a château near Montauban France Henri Daguerre Paris date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1928 place of origin Limoges France Walters Art Museum license Baroque art in the Walters Art Museum Jean I Limosin Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Painted enamel art in the Walters Art Museum | ||||
