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After an original by Benedetto da Maiano Italian
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Formerly believed to be a sketch model for the Virgin in Benedetto da Maiano's marble altarpiece of the Annunciation in the Terranova Chapel in the Church of Monte Oliveto, Naples. Now believed to be a cast after this altarpiece rather than a study for it.
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Title: The Virgin Annunciate
Artist:
After an original by Benedetto da Maiano (Italian, Maiano 1442–1497 Florence)
Date: late 15th century
Culture: Italian, Florence
Medium: Terracotta, painted
Dimensions: Height: 40 1/8 in. (101.9 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Accession Number: 14.40.684
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