The Annunciation
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The Annunciation

TitleThe Annunciation
Date1380s 14th century
Mediumtempera and oil with gold on wood
ClassificationPainting
OriginNetherlands, or possibly France, 14th century Netherlands
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Annunciation, 1380s. Netherlands, or possibly France, 14th century. Tempera and oil with gold on wood; framed: 40.3 x 31.4 x 4.8 cm (15 7/8 x 12 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund, 1954.393
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Annunciation” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1380s. It is executed in tempera and oil with gold on wood and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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