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The Angel of the Annunciation [recto]

Fra Bartolommeo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length illustration of a figure in motion. The figure is positioned diagonally across the left portion of the image, with their body slightly bent forward and head tilted downward. The facial features are softly depicted in a profile view, with slightly curly hair framing the face. The attire includes a flowing garment with voluminous sleeves and intricate details. The figure appears to be holding onto the garment. The background is a plain, neutral parchment with subtle pencil sketches and faint hand-drawn details. A faint outline of another figure is on the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1500/1504
Medium
pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
4483 × 3522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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