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The Annunciation

Unknown1770/1790

Museu Histórico Nacional

Museu Histórico Nacional
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The painting represents the episode of the Virgin Mary's maturity when the Archangel Gabriel announces her conception by the work and grace of the Holy Spirit. On the left, Maria dressed in a blue cloak, right hand on her chest, in the background a band of red curtain. On the left, the archangel leaning on his left knee with his right hand raised, wearing a brown tunic, wings in a red tone. In the background a window and a bunch of white lilies that symbolize purity.

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  • Title: The Annunciation
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Creator Lifespan: c. 1750 - c. 1800
  • Date Created: 1770/1790
  • Physical Dimensions: 135 x 109 cm
  • Type: Painting
  • External Link: Museu Histórico Nacional
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
Museu Histórico Nacional

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