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
- Creative period: Late Gothic
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: medieval art germany, 1517 religious artwork, black and white print
Questions & Answers
What style does "Annunciation" belong to?
"Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz belongs to the Late Gothic movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
Which artist is "Annunciation" attributed to?
"Annunciation" is attributed to Wit Stwosz.
How do movement and era meet in "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz?
"Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz is placed in the Late Gothic movement, within the Renaissance era of its creator.
What underlying hue runs through "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz?
The dominant hue of "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
At what age did Wit Stwosz make "Annunciation"?
Wit Stwosz was 70 years old when creating "Annunciation" in 1517. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1447.
How intense are the colors in "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz?
The color intensity of "Annunciation" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
In what year was "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz created?
The creation of "Annunciation" by Wit Stwosz is dated 1517.