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The Annunciation

1672
Not on view
Giordano was the leading painter in Naples in the late seventeenth century and one of the most sought-after Italian artists of the day. He worked in a variety of styles, often imitating Renaissance masters. This altarpiece was painted after a trip to Venice, and pays direct homage to the work of Titian.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Annunciation
  • Artist: Luca Giordano (Italian, Naples 1634–1705 Naples)
  • Date: 1672
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 93 1/8 x 66 7/8 in. (236.5 x 169.9 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1973
  • Object Number: 1973.311.2
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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