The Story
The Annunciation by Gerard David.
Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Annunciation
Gerard David
The Annunciation
Gerard David32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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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.
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