The Annunciation
The Met
Artist: Philippe de Champaigne(French, Brussels 1602–1674 Paris)
Date: ca. 1644
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on oak
Dimensions: Overall, 28 x 28 3/4 in. (71.1 x 73 cm); painted surface, 27 1/4 x 27 3/4 in. (69.2 x 70.5 cm)
Credit Line: Wrightsman Fund, 2004
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman kneels before a winged figure, with small winged figures and a dove above
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts two main figures in an interior setting, with celestial elements above. On the left, a woman with light skin and long brown hair, wearing a red dress and a flowing blue cloak, kneels on her right knee. Her head is tilted slightly back, and her gaze is directed upwards and to the right. Her left hand rests on her chest, while her right hand is raised with fingers spread, positioned near a wooden stand. On the stand, an open book lies flat, and a small, dark, cylindrical object is visible inside a cabinet compartment. Below the stand, a woven basket containing white fabric is on the floor. The woman's bare feet are visible beneath her cloak. On the right, a winged figure with light skin and light brown hair, wearing a flowing light blue gown, floats in mid-air. This winged figure faces left, extending its left hand towards the kneeling woman. Its right hand holds a long stem with white lily blossoms. Large, light gray wings extend from its back. The background behind the winged figure is a warm, glowing light, with a faint architectural structure visible in the lower right. Above the two figures, in the upper center, a group of four small winged figures with light skin and light brown hair are depicted among clouds. Below them, a white dove with outstretched wings descends from a bright light source. Rays of light emanate from this area, illuminating the scene. The floor is a light brown, and a dark green curtain hangs on the far left. At the bottom center, the text "P. CHAMPAGNE F." is visible on the floor.
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