Praying the Angelus with Art: This Week's Image

 

This week's image, from the Walters Museum of Art, is part of a 14th century triptych featuring the
Annunciation, Presentation, Crucifixion, Coronation on the side panels surrounding the Enthroned Virgin, holding the Christ Child. A tiny goldfinch (symbol of resurrection) is nestled in the boy's hand. 

In this panel, notice how how the Virgin’s draping garment at the crucifixion above “dips” into the Annunciation frame.