Annunciation c.1740-60
Oil on slate | 15.5 x 17.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 404163
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On the right, the kneeling Virgin turns to face the spectator, arms crossed over her breasts, eyes cast down. The Angel Gabriel is on the left, supported by a cloud, holding a lily out to the Madonna, wearing a yellow robe and sandals.
Provenance
First recorded at Windsor Castle in 1905 (Redgrave Sheet no 1291)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Oil on slate
Measurements
15.5 x 17.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
27.1 x 28.6 x 4.6 cm (frame, external)
Category
Other number(s)
ML add-ZAnon18thAlternative title(s)
The Annunciation