The Annunciation
The Met
Artist: Luca Giordano(Italian, Naples 1634–1705 Naples)
Date: 1672
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 93 1/8 x 66 7/8 in. (236.5 x 169.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1973
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An angel presents white lilies to a kneeling woman, with two cherubs floating on a cloud
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts an angel presenting lilies to a kneeling woman, with two cherubs above them, against a dark architectural background. In the upper left, a large angel with light blue and white wings floats, facing right. The angel wears flowing white and gray drapery with a yellow sash around its waist. Its left arm is raised, and its right hand extends a bouquet of white lilies towards the woman on the right. The angel's bare feet are visible, adorned with decorative straps. On the right, a woman kneels on a low, light brown step, looking upwards towards the angel with a slightly open mouth. She wears a long-sleeved red tunic and a voluminous blue cloak draped over her lap and shoulders. Her right hand rests on her chest, while her left hand is extended outwards, palm up. A subtle halo of light surrounds her head. Her bare feet are visible at the bottom right. In the upper right corner, two nude cherubs float on a dark green, cloud-like mass. The more prominent cherub is larger and looks down towards the woman, while a smaller, fainter cherub is partially visible behind it. The background features dark, indistinct architectural elements, including columns and steps. On the lower right, next to the kneeling woman, is a small wooden table or lectern with an open book. On the lower left, a draped white cloth lies on the floor next to a decorative, dark brown pedestal. Light emanates from the upper center, illuminating the figures.
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