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The Angel of the Annunciation

Swabian School

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an incomplete view of a person's body from the waist up. The person is seated or kneeling with one knee bent, leaning forward slightly. They have long, wavy hair, and are holding a staff in their left hand. Their facial features are detailed with soft expressions, and they are wearing a voluminous robe fastened with two circular clasps at the chest. The background is plain and undetailed.

Artwork Details

Date
1480s
Medium
pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3135 × 4603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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