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The Annunciation Triptych By Robert Campin
The Annunciation Triptych, by Robert Campin, has notable details in color, selection of items and perspective. The three most vibrant colors, are mary's red robe ,Gabriel's blue robe and Joseph's reddish sleeves. Using vibrant colors for the main subjects of the painting is what artists use to draw attention to them, Vibrant reds and blues, were achieved because of oil paint, which one slowly apply to show depth and brightness. There are a large selection of items, some to symbolise the even the painting depicts. There's a firescreen, candle, vase towel, and a silver pot reflecting light in which a small infant-like figure holds a cross, representing what would come to happen. Joseph has several tools, and is making holes in wood, as
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