The Annunciation

c. 1520

German 16th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a scene with a partially visible figure on the left, characterized by wings and a flowing garment, likely a robe. This figure is shown in a dynamic position, with one arm raised. On the right side, a person kneels with an arm extended towards the figure. The kneeling figure's face is partially visible with long hair cascading along the shoulders. Both figures are surrounded by an architectural setting with arched doorways, drapery, and furnishing elements. The color scheme is monochromatic in a reddish-brown tone, emphasizing intricate linework. The background features architectural elements suggesting an interior space with columns and arches.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with red-brown wash heightened with white on red-brown prepared laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 15.2 x 13.2 cm (6 x 5 3/16 in.)
    support: 22.3 x 17.3 cm (8 3/4 x 6 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.21.2


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom on mount: AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA. / Ecole de Limoges / Vers 1520

Wikidata ID

Q64571882

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