The Annunciation
The Met
Artist: Joos van Cleve(Netherlandish, Cleve ca. 1485–1540/41 Antwerp)
Date: ca. 1525
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 34 x 31 1/2 in. (86.4 x 80 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A winged figure and a kneeling woman in an interior, with a white bird and a book
Detailed Description
The interior scene features two main figures. On the left, a winged figure stands facing right. The figure has light brown hair, fair skin, and wears a long white robe with a blue sash. A green cloak with gold trim is draped over its left shoulder and arm, extending behind it. Its right arm is raised, with the index finger pointing upwards. In its left hand, it holds a tall, ornate golden staff. The figure's bare feet are visible. On the right, a woman kneels on a patterned floor, facing left towards the winged figure. She has light brown hair, fair skin, and wears a light-colored dress with a dark blue cloak draped over her shoulders and lap. Her hands are clasped near her chest. Before her, on a small wooden stool covered with a blue cloth, lies an open book. To her right, a vase with white lilies stands on the floor. The room has a brown wall and a tiled floor with light and dark squares. In the background, a window with open wooden shutters reveals a blue sky and distant landscape. Below the window, a wooden cabinet with a white cloth on top holds a small, ornate, box-like structure containing a white figure. To the right of the cabinet, a small white bird with a circular glow of light around its head hovers in the air. Further right, a large red four-poster bed with draped fabric is visible. A small framed picture hangs on the wall above the bed. A golden chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
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