The Annunciation

Hans Leonard Schäufelein

Associated Names
Hans Leonard Schäufelein

Artist, German, c. 1480/1485 - 1538/1540

Two figures are depicted in the image. The first figure is seated on a chair partially hidden by curtains in an architectural setting with columns. This figure has long hair, wears flowing garments, and has decorative patterns. The second figure is in a dynamic position, gesturing with one hand while descending stairs. This figure has curly hair, wears a robe, and has wings. In the top right corner, there are cherubic faces among clouds. The background shows an interior with arches and designs, and a table with a pitcher in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7627

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 6


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, lot 1047); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b); gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65020687

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