{"product_id":"the-annunciation-melchior-broederlam","title":"The Annunciation - Melchior Broederlam","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed panel from the Champmol Altarpiece, depicting the Annunciation in the International Gothic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel, part of the Champmol Altarpiece commissioned by Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, represents a significant moment in Northern European art. Melchior Broederlam, a painter active in Ypres, created this work for the Charterhouse of Champmol near Dijon. The scene depicts the Annunciation, where the Archangel Gabriel approaches the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroederlam employs a sophisticated approach to space, blending architectural elements with a narrative focus. The Virgin Mary sits within a small, open-sided Gothic structure, which provides a sense of enclosure while allowing the viewer to observe the interior details. The architecture is rendered with precision, reflecting the influence of contemporary building styles. Gabriel, positioned outside this structure, holds a scroll, his posture indicating a respectful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition balances the figures against a backdrop of complex, stylised buildings and a rocky outcrop. The use of oil paint allows for a degree of detail and colour depth that was innovative for the period. The figures are characterised by their elegant, elongated forms and the soft folds of their garments, typical of the International Gothic style. The inclusion of a vase with lilies, a traditional symbol of the Virgin's purity, adds a layer of iconographic meaning to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the transition from the flatter, more symbolic representations of the earlier medieval period toward a more observational style. The attention to texture, from the stone of the buildings to the fabric of the robes, indicates a shift in artistic priorities. The panel remains a primary example of the Franco-Flemish tradition, showing the technical skill and aesthetic sensibilities that defined courtly art in the late fourteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melchior Broederlam","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805956673871,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805974991183,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805975023951,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805975056719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805975089487,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805975122255,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805975155023,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805975187791,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805975220559,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805975253327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805975286095,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805975318863,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Annunciation_Poster_CompositorV1_1789655237363.jpg?v=1789655674","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-annunciation-melchior-broederlam","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}