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Simon Bening — The Annunciation to the Shepherds
Simon Bening

The Annunciation to the Shepherds

A religious manuscript illumination by Simon Bening depicting the Annunciation to the Shepherds, executed in tempera and heightened with gold on vellum. The work showcases masterful miniature painting technique from the Northern Renaissance.

Medium
Tempera, heightened with gold, on vellum
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries

July 6, 2022

Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000

Lot 1

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Simon Bening, The Annunciation to the Shepherds

A religious manuscript illumination by Simon Bening depicting the Annunciation to the Shepherds, executed in tempera and heightened with gold on vellum. The work showcases masterful miniature painting technique from the Northern Renaissance.

Medium
Tempera, heightened with gold, on vellum
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Manuscript Illumination, Tempera, Simon Bening, Vellum, Gold leaf, Annunciation, Northern Renaissance