The Annunciation

1553

Heinrich Aldegrever

Associated Names
Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist, German, 1502 - 1555/1561

The image features two full-length figures. The figure on the left is standing and appears to be an angel, evident from the wings and flowing robes. The figure on the right is seated with her head slightly tilted downward, eyes closed, and a serene expression. She has long, wavy hair, is wearing an ornate garment and a head covering resembling a veil. The setting includes cascading fabric resembling a bed canopy, a small round object hanging above, and a book on a stand behind her. In the top left corner, there are architectural structures and a surreal sky with clouds and cherubs. Below, there is a potted plant.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1754

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 38, State only


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(C.G., Boerner, Leipzig, sale CLXI, May 10-15, 1929, lot 1); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b); gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Heinrich Aldegreaver, Ursula Mielke, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 38, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q65508746

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