The Annunciation

Follower of Frans Floris I

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Frans Floris I

Related Artist, Flemish, c. 1519 - 1570

This is a drawing of an angel and a woman in a religious scene. The drawing shows an angel with large wings and a flowing robe gesturing towards a kneeling woman. The angel holds a staff and appears to be delivering a message. The woman is near a structure that resembles an altar, and there is a potted plant or flowers nearby. Above them, there is a divine figure in the clouds and a dove emitting rays of light. The drawing uses fine lines and delicate shading, suggesting a classical or Renaissance style, with carefully detailed drapery and architecture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with red wash and touches of graphite heightened with white on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 25.9 x 16.9 cm (10 3/16 x 6 5/8 in.)
    support: 32 x 23.5 cm (12 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8875

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower center: Fr. Floris; upper right verso: 1746; center verso: Francis Floris

Wikidata ID

Q64562087

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