The Annunciation

1573

Adriaan de Weerdt

Associated Names
Adriaan de Weerdt

Artist, Flemish, c. 1510 - c. 1590

The image features two primary figures and several celestial beings. One person sits on the right, leaning towards a book on a desk or altar while looking upwards. The person wears long robes. A group of angelic beings surrounds them, with wings and dramatic gestures. One angel extends an arm holding a staff towards the central figure. Above them, a radiant light emanates from a central circular motif with a dove. The background includes clouds and beams of light, creating a heavenly atmosphere. A detailed pedestal and ornamental column are visible on the lower left. The scene depicts the interaction between an earthly presence and celestial entities.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1971.67.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 1, State i/iii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Albert van Loock [1917-?], Brussels (Lugt 3751); (Lucien Goldschmidt); purchased by the NGA, 1971.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65564289

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