The Annunciation
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The Annunciation

TitleThe Annunciation
ArtistHeinrich Aldegrever, German, 1502 - ca. 1561
Date1553 16th century
MediumEngraving on off-white laid paper
Classificationfigures
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Leo Wallerstein
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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