The Annunciation 1556 - 1629

Antonio Aliense's "The Annunciation" is a pen and brown ink drawing on paper, a preparatory study for a larger artwork. The composition features an angel descending from the heavens, surrounded by cherubs, towards a figure kneeling on a plinth. The scene, a depiction of the angel Gabriel announcing to Mary the birth of Jesus, is a popular subject in religious art. The dynamic lines and expressive figures showcase Aliense's skill in conveying emotion and movement. This drawing, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), offers insight into the artist's creative process.