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The Annunciation

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in a room. One figure has large, feathered wings and is standing with one hand raised, facing a seated figure with flowing hair and hands together. Above the seated figure is a dove surrounded by rays of light. In the background, an architectural frame is visible. In the upper part of the image, a small scene shows a figure on a cloud with symbols. The scene is detailed with various lines and shading, resembling a woodcut or engraving technique, suggesting an indoor setting with potential divine significance.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1509/1510
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3131 × 4089 px
Public Domain
Yes
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