Who created "The Annunciation to Saint Joseph"?

The Annunciation to Saint Joseph was created by Carlo Innocenzo Carloni|Johann Daniel Herz the Elder in 1725–75.

When was "The Annunciation to Saint Joseph" created?

This artwork was created 1725–75.

What medium is "The Annunciation to Saint Joseph"?

The Annunciation to Saint Joseph is Etching; second state of two.

Is "The Annunciation to Saint Joseph" in the public domain?

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

The Annunciation to Saint Joseph

Carlo Innocenzo Carloni|Johann Daniel Herz the Elder

1725–75

Medium

Etching; second state of two

Dimensions

Sheet (Trimmed): 7 3/8 × 4 13/16 in. (18.7 × 12.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1981

Accession Number

1981.1003.3

Art Historical Context

In the serene etching *The Annunciation to Saint*, created between 1725 and 1775, Italian Rococo artist Carlo Innocenzo Carloniates with German printmaker Johann Daniel Herz the to depict a pivotal biblical moment. An angel appears to Saint Joseph in a dream, reassuring him of Mary's divine pregnancy—a scene rich in Catholic iconography that underscores themes of faith, humility, and divine intervention. Carloni, known for his elegant frescoes and dynamic compositions in the Lombard tradition, brings a sense of graceful movement and emotional depth, bridging late Baroque drama with emerging Ro...

The Annunciation to Saint Joseph

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