The Annunciation
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The Annunciation

TitleThe Annunciation
ArtistFrans Francken II (Flemish, 1581–1642)
Datec. 1620 17th century
MediumOil on copper
Classificationoil on copper
OriginFlanders Flanders
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Dr. and Mrs. William C. Buchbinder
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Annunciation” is a work by Frans Francken II (Flemish, 1581–1642), dated c. 1620. It is executed in oil on copper and classified as oil on copper. 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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