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The Annunciation

Caterina Angela Pierozzi

1677

watercolor

parchment

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Annunciation is a 1677 watercolor by Caterina Angela Pierozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Caterina Angela Pierozzi
When & what style?: 1677 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two young figures with golden halos, framed by a dark border. One wears a green dress, the other a blue robe over white. Their faces are calm, almost serious. Around them, bright flowers and birds fill the edges in swirling colors—reds, blues, whites—like a busy garden. The frame is fancy, with gold scrollwork and a bow on top. The dark background makes the figures stand out, while the flowers add a lively contrast. The names "Caterina Angela" and "Pierozzi" are written at the bottom. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style’s drama and detail fit into bigger trends.

About the artist

Artist

Caterina Angela Pierozzi

Caterina Angela Pierozzi was an Italian painter active in Florence in the final quarter of the 17th century, documented as working for the Medici Grand Duchess Vittoria della Rovere, who was well-known for her patronage of female artists.

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