The Annunciation
Luca Giordano
1672
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
93 1/8 x 66 7/8 in. (236.5 x 169.9 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1973
Accession Number
1973.311.2
Tags
AngelsVirgin MaryLiliesArchangel GabrielAnnunciation
About the Artist
Luca Giordano · 1634–1705
Luca Giordano (1634–1705) was an Italian painter of the late Baroque period who was one of the most prolific and versatile artists of the seventeenth century, earning the nickname "Luca fa presto" ("Luca works fast") for his extraordinary speed of execution. Born in Naples, he studied under José de Ribera and traveled extensively in Italy, absorbing influences from the Venetian colorists, Pietro d...