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The Annunciation

Francesco Denanto

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an angelic figure presenting a flower to a seated woman. The central composition depicts a kneeling angel with large wings extending towards a woman near furniture. The angel offers a bouquet of flowers, and both figures have halos. Behind the woman, there is a draped curtain. To the left upper corner, there is a landscape with buildings on a hillside and a divine figure amongst clouds, pointing towards the earth with a radiant object in hand. Below, the landscape transitions to rolling hills with lone trees. The detailed linework and hatching suggest this is a woodcut or engraving print.

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3559 × 4862 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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