The Annunciation, flanked by Eve and the Serpent and Gideon's Fleece, from a Biblia Pauperum blockbook, 3rd edition 1445 - 1485

This woodcut print, "The Annunciation, flanked by Eve and the Serpent and Gideon's Fleece," from a Biblia Pauperum blockbook, is a striking example of medieval art. Created anonymously between 1445 and 1485, it showcases the intricate details and symbolic imagery characteristic of this era. The print depicts the Annunciation scene with the Virgin Mary receiving the angel Gabriel, flanked by scenes of Eve and the Serpent, and Gideon's fleece. This juxtaposition of scenes, typical of Biblia Pauperum, emphasizes the themes of redemption and divine intervention through the birth of Christ. The use of block printing, a technique common to this period, contributes to the artwork's unique texture and graphic quality, enhancing the visual storytelling that defined Biblia Pauperum blockbooks.