The Annunciation
The Met
Artist: Fra Filippo Lippi(Italian, Florence ca. 1406–1469 Spoleto)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: 15 7/8 x 27 1/2 in. (40.3 x 69.9 cm)
Credit Line: Maitland F. Griggs Collection, Bequest of Maitland F. Griggs, 1943
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An angel with wings kneels opposite a bowing woman in an architectural interior, separated by a column
Detailed Description
The black and white image presents two kneeling figures within an architectural interior, divided by a central column. On the left, an angel with large, feathered wings and a halo kneels on its right knee, facing towards the right. The angel wears draped clothing, with its right arm raised in a gesture and its left arm resting lower. Its head is slightly tilted, and its gaze is directed towards the figure on the right. Behind the angel, a dark, recessed area with vertical lines suggests a doorway or alcove. In the center, a tall, fluted column with a decorative capital rises from the floor, acting as a strong vertical divider. Behind the column, an arched opening reveals a glimpse of trees or foliage in the background. On the right, a woman with a halo kneels on her left knee, facing towards the left, with her head bowed. Her hands are clasped together in front of her chest, and she wears long, draped clothing that pools around her on the floor. Behind the woman, a simpler architectural structure with a small, rectangular window opening is visible. Both figures kneel on low, raised platforms or steps, and the floor features subtle horizontal and vertical lines.
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