Plaquette van koper met émail met voorstelling van de Annunciatie c. 1725 - 1775

This small copper plaque, enamelled and decorated with a silver frame, depicts the Annunciation. The scene, set within an oval, shows the Angel Gabriel appearing before the Virgin Mary, with God the Father looking down from above. The plaque, measuring 18 cm in height, 14.7 cm in width, and 1.5 cm in depth, was created by French artist Jean-Baptiste Nouailher in the 18th century. The painting was likely part of a devotional object, meant for private use. The plaque demonstrates the intricate details of the French enamel tradition of the 18th century.