The Annunciation

c. 1730

French 18th Century after Pierre-Hubert Subleyras

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

Pierre-Hubert Subleyras

Artist After, French, 1699 - 1749

The image depicts an angelic figure and another standing figure in a moment of communication, with a bird flying above. The setting shows swirling clouds and an ornate architectural element in the foreground. The figures wear flowing garments. The angel gestures with one hand and the other figure appears to be listening or responding. Intricate linework and shading create depth and detail in the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.2 × 14.6 cm (7 15/16 × 5 3/4 in.), cut to platemark

  • Accession Number

    2013.87.12

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Earl Spencer (Lugt 2341a). (Helmut H. Rumber, Frankfurt am Main); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: SUBLEYRAS [not deciphered] PINX; lower right in plate: D[not deciphered] ; by later hand, lower right verso in brown ink: 151; verso: stamped 564

Wikidata ID

Q77005053

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