The Annunciation c. 1720 - 1730

"The Annunciation" is a drawing by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, dated c. 1720-1730. The drawing depicts the biblical scene of the Angel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary, announcing her impending pregnancy. The drawing is in brown ink and wash, and is characterized by Tiepolo's dynamic and expressive style. The composition is dominated by the powerful figure of the angel, with his wings outstretched and his hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The Virgin Mary is depicted in a more subdued pose, her head bowed in contemplation. The drawing is now part of the collection of the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, Germany.