Artwork
The Annunciation
The Annunciation is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Antonio de Pereda. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
As a work of religious genre, the image focuses on this specific biblical event where the angel reveals to Mary that she will conceive the Son of God.
Antonio de Pereda's 1637 oil painting depicts the Annunciation, a foundational scene in Christian religious art. The composition features the Virgin Mary and an angel, representing the moment of divine announcement. As a work of religious genre, the image focuses on this specific biblical event where the angel reveals to Mary that she will conceive the Son of God.
The depiction aligns with traditional iconography of the subject, centering on the interaction between the heavenly messenger and the Virgin.
Technique & Style
Antonio de Pereda's The Annunciation, created in 1637, is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 134 cm in height and 77 cm in width. As a religious painting, the medium allows for the detailed rendering of the Annunciation scene, featuring the Virgin Mary and an angel. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
History & Provenance
The Annunciation was created in 1637 by the Spanish artist Antonio de Pereda. Executed in oil paint on canvas, this religious work depicts the biblical scene of the Annunciation featuring the Virgin Mary and an angel. The painting currently resides in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is held as part of their permanent holdings.
No specific details regarding the original commission or intermediate ownership history prior to its arrival at the museum are provided in the available records.
Overview
Antonio de Pereda’s 1637 oil painting titled The Annunciation presents the moment when the Archangel Gabriel informs the Virgin Mary of her forthcoming role as mother of Christ. Executed in the early Baroque idiom, the work is part of the Prado Museum’s collection and stands out among Pereda’s oeuvre, which is otherwise dominated by still‑life subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio de Pereda y Salgado (c. 1611 – January 30, 1678) was a Spanish Baroque-era painter, best known for his still lifes.
