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The Annunciation, 1506 (oil on wood)
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The Annunciation, 1506 (oil on wood)
3615923 The Annunciation, 1506 (oil on wood)
by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 76.8x61.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Part of a spectacular multi-storied polyptych commissioned by Vincenzo Sauli, a wealthy Italian banker and diplomat with connections to Bruges, for the high altar of the Benedictine abbey church of San Gerolamo della Cervara, near Genoa. ); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 23626426
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Altarpiece Angel Gabriel Announcing Annunciation Archangel Drapery Gabriel Gospels Netherlandish Northern Panel Testament Winged
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This print showcases "The Annunciation, 1506" by Gerard David. Painted with oil on wood, this masterpiece measures 76.8x61.9 cm and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. Part of a larger polyptych commissioned by Vincenzo Sauli, an influential Italian banker and diplomat connected to Bruges, this panel was specifically created for the high altar of the Benedictine abbey church of San Gerolamo della Cervara near Genoa. The painting depicts the biblical scene of the Annunciation when Archangel Gabriel appears before the Virgin Mary to announce that she will conceive and give birth to Jesus Christ. The intricate details captured by David's brushwork reveal his mastery as a Netherlandish artist during this early Renaissance period. With wings elegantly spread and draped in flowing garments, Gabriel stands before Mary with reverence and awe. The composition exudes a sense of divine presence through its gothic-inspired architecture and meticulous attention to perspective. "The Annunciation" serves as a testament to both Christian faith and artistic excellence. Its rich symbolism, religious significance, and remarkable craftsmanship make it an enduring piece within Flemish art history. Through this print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, viewers can appreciate every nuanced detail of David's profound portrayal of one of Christianity's most sacred moments – forever capturing the beauty found within religious artistry.
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