Who created "The Annunciation"?

The Annunciation was created by Johann Jakob von Sandrart in late 17th century.

When was "The Annunciation" created?

This artwork was created late 17th century.

What medium is "The Annunciation"?

The Annunciation is Brush and black ink, white gouache, over a sketch in graphite (?).

Is "The Annunciation" in the public domain?

Yes, The Annunciation is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Annunciation

Johann Jakob von Sandrart

late 17th century

Medium

Brush and black ink, white gouache, over a sketch in graphite (?)

Dimensions

sheet: 11 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (28.2 x 18.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2007

Accession Number

2007.452

Tags

AnnunciationAngelsVirgin Mary

About this artwork

Johann Jakob von Sandrart (1655-1698), a German artist from Regensburg, created this luminous late 17th-century drawing of the Annunciation using brush and black ink with white gouache over a graphite sketch. The work exemplifies Baroque religious art's dramatic use of light and shadow to convey spiritual subjects. Sandrart signed the piece "I.I. de Sandrart inv." in the lower left, indicating his role as inventor or designer of the composition. The drawing depicts the pivotal moment when the Ar...

The Annunciation

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