Artwork
The Annunciation
The Annunciation is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the British Museum.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in block, top right: AD [artist's monogram]; verso, lower left, in graphite by a later hand: D; verso, bottom left, in graphite by a later hand: 19; verso, bottom right, in graphite by a later hand: 17 [upside down]
About this work
Overview
The Annunciation is a woodcut print on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer around 1510.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from a biblical narrative, showing the Virgin Mary and an angel. The image represents the moment of the Annunciation, a pivotal event in Christian tradition.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique is evident in the detailed and intricate rendering of the angel's wings and Mary's clothing, showcasing the artist's attention to line and shape.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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