The Annunciation
1748
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1748
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Annunciation is a 1748 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two women in a dimly lit room. One kneels in a blue robe, hands folded, looking down. The other stands with wings, pointing upward toward a glowing dove floating in the sky. Around them, cherubs peek from fluffy clouds, and a fancy chair sits in the corner with a crown on it. The dove is a classic symbol for the Holy Spirit in religious art. The artist used soft lighting to make the scene feel dramatic and holy. Next, look up Baroque to see more paintings with bold light and emotion.
