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Jacob De Backer — The Annunciation; Pentecost
Jacob De Backer

The Annunciation; Pentecost

Two exquisitely painted panels by Jacob De Backer depict pivotal moments from sacred Christian narrative, rendered in the rich, luminous oil technique characteristic of the Flemish tradition. The first panel portrays the Annunciation, capturing the ethereal moment the Angel Gabriel delivers his divine message to the Virgin Mary, while the second presents the Pentecost, showing the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles in a blaze of celestial light. Together, the works demonstrate De Backer's mastery of figure, drapery, and heavenly atmosphere, united by their shared devotional purpose and refined painterly execution on panel.

Medium
a pair, both oil on panel

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Masters Online

January 21, 2019

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 1006

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Jacob De Backer, The Annunciation; Pentecost

Two exquisitely painted panels by Jacob De Backer depict pivotal moments from sacred Christian narrative, rendered in the rich, luminous oil technique characteristic of the Flemish tradition. The first panel portrays the Annunciation, capturing the ethereal moment the Angel Gabriel delivers his divine message to the Virgin Mary, while the second presents the Pentecost, showing the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles in a blaze of celestial light. Together, the works demonstrate De Backer's mastery of figure, drapery, and heavenly atmosphere, united by their shared devotional purpose and refined painterly execution on panel.

Medium
a pair, both oil on panel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Devotional Mood, Old Master, Gold And Blue Tones, Male Artist, Biblical Scene, Flemish Artist, Paired Panels, Religious Subject, Oil On Panel, Mannerism, Renaissance