The Story
The Coronation of the Virgin by Annibale Carracci.
Purchase, Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876-1967), by exchange, and Dr.
and Mrs.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Coronation of the Virgin
Annibale Carracci
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
The Coronation of the Virgin by Annibale Carracci.
Purchase, Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876-1967), by exchange, and Dr.
and Mrs.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.