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The Annunciation

late 17th–early 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Annunciation
  • Date: late 17th–early 18th century
  • Culture: Danish
  • Medium: Wool, silk (17 warps per inch, 7 per cm)
  • Dimensions: H. 20 3/4 x W. 20 3/4 inches (52.7 x 52.7 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.100.59
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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