Italian school (XVIII) - Verkündigung des Herrn (Verkündigung an Maria)

Annunciation of the Lord (Annunciation to Mary) The oval-shaped painting depicts the biblical scene of the Annunciation. Top left, floating on a cloud, the Archangel Gabriel appears with dark wings and a lily in his hand. Above him, the Holy Spirit dove in a radiant halo is visible, from which a beam of light emanates. On the right, the Virgin Mary kneels in a red gown with a blue mantle and gazes devoutly downward. In the background, a subtly suggested architecture- and hill landscape can be discerned. Artist: Unknown / Unsigned Country of origin: Italy Date / Period: ca. 1730 (Baroque / Rococo) Style: Baroque Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Painting: ca. 53.5 cm x 42.3 cm With frame: ca. 57.3 cm x 45.9 cm Frame: Oval wooden frame, not from the time of origin, handmade and gilded with leaf gold. Condition: Age-appropriate condition with fine craquelure on the paint layer. The painting has been professionally doubled (mounted on a second canvas to stabilize the original). Shipping note: The painting will be securely packed and insured for transport.

Estimate:£1,015.39

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