Who created "The Annunciation"?

The Annunciation was created by Joos van Cleve in ca. 1525.

When was "The Annunciation" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1525.

What medium is "The Annunciation"?

The Annunciation is Oil on wood.

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

Joos van Cleve

ca. 1525

Medium

Oil on wood

Dimensions

34 x 31 1/2 in. (86.4 x 80 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931

Accession Number

32.100.60

Tags

Virgin MaryDovesBedroomsBedsArchangel GabrielAnnunciation

Art Historical Context

Joos van Cleve's *The Annunciation* (. 1525), an oil-on-wood panel from the Metropolitan Museum of Art European Paintings collection, captures one of Christianity's most revered moments: the Archangel Gabriel announcing the Virgin Mary that she bear the Son of God. Measuring 34 x 31½ inches, the intimate composition unfolds in a domestic bedroom setting, complete with beds and a symbolic dove representing the Holy Spirit. This of a familiar interior grounds the divine event in everyday life, a hallmark of Northern Renaissance devotional art. Painted during the early 16th century in Antwerp, w...

The Annunciation

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