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The Angel Appearing to Joseph

Giovanni Battista Fontana

National Gallery of Art

The scene is viewed from an elevated angle. An angelic figure is positioned in the upper right descending from the sky, its wings spread wide. The landscape consists of rolling hills with clusters of trees. Cross-hatching is used for texture. The image is monochromatic, in shades of black and gray. In the foreground, a figure is reclining under a large tree. In the background, three figures are engaged in an action or interaction.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3503 × 3992 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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