The Annunciation

Anonymous, German, Swabian Region, late 15th century German

ca. 1460–70

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Artwork Details

Title: The Annunciation
Artist: Anonymous, German, Swabian Region, late 15th century
Date: ca. 1460–70
Medium: Woodcut, hand-colored
Dimensions: Sheet: 8 3/8 × 5 5/8 in. (21.2 × 14.3 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of James Clark McGuire, 1930
Object Number: 31.54.118
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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