The Virgin Annunciate

Albrecht Dürer, 1495/1499

The artwork depicts a seated figure with a head slightly tilted. Her hair is long and wavy, cascading over her shoulders. She is wearing a flowing robe with intricate folds and patterns, and her hands are positioned, one resting on her chest and the other on her lap. The drawing is done in a soft, monochromatic style with fine lines and shading. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure's pose and detailed attire.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
1495/1499
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
16.4 × 14.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a seated figure with a head slightly tilted. Her hair is long and wavy, cascading over her shoulders. She is wearing a flowing robe with intricate folds and patterns, and her hands are positioned, one resting on her chest and the other on her lap. The drawing is done in a soft, monochromatic style with fine lines and shading. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure's pose and detailed attire.

Albrecht Dürer