The Annunciation

Carlo Maratta

Associated Names
Carlo Maratta

Artist, Italian, 1625 - 1713

Two figures are depicted mostly in full length, with attention drawn to their upper bodies and facial expressions. The scene involves a woman standing upright, gesturing towards a winged figure positioned on the left who is mid-air atop a cloud. The woman has finely drawn facial features with an intent expression and her hair styled close to her head. Her clothing consists of a long flowing garment and a shawl draped around her shoulders. The winged figure has curly hair flowing around their head, reaching out with one hand and also wearing a draped garment. Between the figures, there is a pedestal featuring a carved figure. Above them, clouds fill the sky with a small bird outlined mid-flight and a face peeking through the clouds. The background shows architectural elements, such as a building with distinct lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.54.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 2, State undesc


Artwork history & notes

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

Q65566389

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