The Annunciation
The Met
Artist: Peter Candid (Pieter de Witte, Pietro Candido)(Netherlandish, Bruges ca. 1548–1628 Munich)
Date: ca. 1585
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 91 1/4 x 68 1/4 in. (231.8 x 173.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Fabrizio Moretti, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2011
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An angel kneels before a woman, with a dove and clouds above, in a classical interior
Detailed Description
An indoor scene features two main figures, an angel on the left and a woman on the right, beneath celestial elements. On the left, an angel with light brown curly hair and large wings kneels on a cloud. The angel wears a flowing white and cream drapery, revealing a bare right leg. The angel's left arm is extended upwards and slightly forward, with the hand open. The right hand holds a slender staff or lily stem. The angel looks towards the woman. Above the angel, a bright, circular glow emanates from a white dove with outstretched wings, surrounded by light pink and white clouds. Several cherubic figures are visible within the clouds. On the right, a woman stands on a raised platform, facing the angel but looking downwards with her gaze directed away from the angel. She wears a long, flowing pink gown with a blue-grey mantle draped over her shoulders and arms. Her head is covered by a light pink or white veil. Her right hand is raised, palm facing outwards, with fingers slightly spread. Her left hand rests on a wooden lectern or pedestal, holding a white cloth. The background behind her features dark architectural elements, including a column and a dark green curtain or fabric. The floor is tiled in shades of brown and grey.
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