The Diptych of Annunciation 1420

The Diptych of Annunciation, painted around 1420 by Portuguese artist Álvaro Pires de Évora, depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary. The diptych, now separated, shows Gabriel on the left, his wings outstretched and holding a scroll with the message of the Annunciation, and Mary on the right, her hands clasped in prayer, a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit above her. The stylized figures and the detailed floral pattern suggest a late Gothic style influenced by International Gothic trends. The vibrant colors and use of gold leaf contribute to the devotional character of the work.