1556
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Annunciation is a 1556 ink by Giovanni Battista Fontana, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two figures in a dimly lit room. One person, dressed in loose robes, stands with hands clasped, looking down. The other figure, with wings and a halo, reaches toward them, holding something in their right hand. Above them, a dove floats near the top corner. The artist used shading to create light beams pouring down from above, making the scene feel dramatic. This kind of printmaking was common in the Renaissance. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Giovanni Battista Fontana (1524 – 25 September 1587) was an Italian painter and engraver.
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