The image shows a sketch of a biblical scene titled "The Annunciation". The scene depicts a woman sitting on a chair with her head bowed, hands clasped to her face, and a long gown flowing around her. She sits on the right side. On the left side, a large bird-like figure with outstretched wings appears to be descending or flying towards the woman. The background includes a wall, a table, and some steps leading up to a platform. The drawing appears to be created with sepia-toned ink or watercolor on aged paper with darker spots and visible lines.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 631 × 893 px
- Museum record:
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