
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Masters Online
January 21, 2019
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000
Lot 1006
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