AnnunciationWit Stwosz · 1517
Late Gothic
1517
St Lorenzkirche
Wit Stwosz (1447 – 1533)
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St Lorenzkirche (Nuremberg, Germany)
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About this artwork
- Title: Annunciation
- Artist: Wit Stwosz
- Year: 1517
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: St Lorenzkirche
- Movement: Late Gothic
- Corpus context: veit stoss's signature style, st. mary's basilica legacy
- Keywords: symmetrical composition, circle frame design, annunciation scene
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Questions & Answers
What art movement does "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz belong to?
"Annunciation" is a work of Late Gothic. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
How is the color composition of "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz built?
The color analysis of "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz records a statement contrast and a unified palette harmony.
Is "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Annunciation" is held in Germany, while Wit Stwosz was born in Germany.