The Virgin Annunciate
The Met
Artist: Andrea Delitio(Italian, Abruzzo, active ca. 1440–80)
Date: possibly 1445–50
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera and gold on wood
Dimensions: Overall, with engaged frame, 19 1/2 x 12 in. (49.5 x 30.5 cm); painted surface 16 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (41 x 24.1 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A triangular panel shows a haloed figure in a dark cloak, seated, looking down, with a bird
Detailed Description
The artwork is a triangular panel, with a straight vertical right edge, a straight horizontal bottom edge, and a diagonal top-left edge. It is bordered by a carved, gilded frame that is particularly visible along the bottom and the diagonal left side. The frame shows signs of wear and flaking. A single figure is depicted seated, facing slightly to the right, with their head bowed and looking downwards. The figure has a pale complexion. A faint golden halo encircles their head. Their hands are crossed over their chest, with their right hand resting on their left. The figure wears a dark blue or gray cloak draped over a reddish-brown garment, both with visible folds. The background behind the figure is a warm, golden-brown color with a textured appearance. In the upper left area, near the figure's head, a small, dark, bird-like shape is visible, flying towards them. The overall surface of the painting shows areas of wear, cracking, and loss of paint, particularly in the lower left and along the edges.
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