Antonello da Messina
(1430-1479)
The Virgin of the Annunciation,
um 1473/74
Material / Technology / Carrier
Lindenholz
Dimensions of the object
42,5 x 32,8 cm
Displayed
AP OG -> Kabinett 4
Acquisition
1897 aus dem Münchner Kunsthandel angekauft
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte Pinakothek
Citation
Antonello da Messina, Maria der Verkündigung, um 1473/74, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen – Alte Pinakothek, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/JzG6R7ZGWO (Last updated on 27.10.2025)
This panel painting, created for private devotional use, shows the Virgin Mary after being brought the message of the Annunciation. Her sensitively depicted facial and bodily expression render the emotional state of the outwardly calm Virgin Mary palpable. The artist, who came from Sicily, also profited with regard to painting techniques from his extensive knowledge of Netherlandish painting.
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