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The Annunciation

Alessandro Maganza

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an encounter between two figures. One figure is gesturing upwards and the other is leaning back in surprise. The drawing is composed of loose, expressive lines that depict a dynamic interaction between the two figures. The figure on the left has an outstretched arm and is surrounded by flowing lines. The figure on the right appears to be seated or leaning back, showing surprise or contemplation. The style is sketchy and captures a moment of interaction and emotion.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
leadpoint or graphite and pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4329 × 5612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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