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The Sense of Sight by Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds

The Sense of Sight

The Sense of Sight

The Met

Artist: Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds(Italian, active Naples, ca. 1620–40)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: Overall, with added strips, 29 7/8 x 24 7/8 in. (75.9 x 63.2 cm); without additions 27 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. (70.5 x 55.2 cm)

Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982

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A person with dark hair looks intently into a handheld mirror, their reflection visible

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A person is depicted from the chest up, looking into a handheld mirror against a dark, plain background. The person, with dark brown hair pulled back into a bun or braid at the back of their head, leans forward. Their right hand is raised, fingers gently touching their forehead, while their left hand holds a rectangular mirror with a dark frame. The person's profile is visible, with a straight nose and full lips, and their gaze is directed downwards into the mirror. They wear a light-colored, possibly cream or off-white, long-sleeved shirt under a darker, brown or olive-toned vest or tunic. The mirror reflects the person's face, which is tilted slightly upwards and to the left, with light illuminating their forehead, nose, and chin. The reflection shows their eyes looking out of the mirror towards the viewer. Strong light comes from an unseen source to the upper left, highlighting the person's face, the mirror's reflection, and parts of their clothing, while the rest of the scene is cast in deep shadow.

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