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Italian School, 18th century

Annunciation c.1740-60

Oil on slate | 15.5 x 17.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 404163

Description

On the right, the kneeling Virgin turns to face the spectator, arms crossed over her breasts, eyes cast down. The Angel Gabriel is on the left, supported by a cloud, holding a lily out to the Madonna, wearing a yellow robe and sandals.

Provenance

First recorded at Windsor Castle in 1905 (Redgrave Sheet no 1291)
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Italian School, 18th century
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Blessed Virgin Mary
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Oil on slate

oil paint, stone, slate (rock), agate?

Measurements

15.5 x 17.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

27.1 x 28.6 x 4.6 cm (frame, external)
Groupings
Category
Paintings
Object type(s)
visual works
paintings
components
rock samples
minerals
gem stones
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Life of the Virgin Mary
Annunciation
Angels, demons, devils, saints
Good angels
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Flowering plants
Lilies
Earth sciences
Meteorology
Clouds
References

Other number(s)

ML add-ZAnon18th

Alternative title(s)

The Annunciation

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