1718
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Dominant colour
The Annunciation is a 1718 oil by Adriaen van der Werff, a Rococo painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Annunciation, with the angel Gabriel on the left and the Virgin Mary on the right. The angel is dressed in a flowing white robe with wings, while Mary wears a simple yet elegant gown. The background features a subtle landscape with buildings and a cloudy sky. A quiet detail in the painting is the gentle gesture of the angel's hand, which adds a sense of intimacy to the scene. The use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Adriaen van der Werff (21 January 1659 – 12 November 1722) was a Dutch painter of portraits and erotic, devotional and mythological scenes.
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