The Annunciation

Frühe Holzschnitte, c. 1450/1470

The artwork depicts a scene set within an architectural interior. On the left, an angel with colorful wings kneels, wearing a long robe with intricate patterns. The angel is addressing a seated figure on the right. This figure, depicted with a halo, is dressed in a flowing robe and is positioned in front of an architectural structure with arches and windows. The figure holds a book, and a lily is present on a stand nearby. Above, a figure is shown sending a ray of light towards the seated figure, with a small dove. The background features detailed architectural elements and a decorative pattern. A scroll with text winds through the scene.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
c. 1450/1470
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, green, yellow, tan, olive, and pink
Dimensions
27.1 × 19.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a scene set within an architectural interior. On the left, an angel with colorful wings kneels, wearing a long robe with intricate patterns. The angel is addressing a seated figure on the right. This figure, depicted with a halo, is dressed in a flowing robe and is positioned in front of an architectural structure with arches and windows. The figure holds a book, and a lily is present on a stand nearby. Above, a figure is shown sending a ray of light towards the seated figure, with a small dove. The background features detailed architectural elements and a decorative pattern. A scroll with text winds through the scene.

Frühe Holzschnitte