MICHELANGELO Buonarroti
(b. 1475, Caprese, d. 1564, Roma)

Study for an Annunciation (recto)

1547
Black chalk on paper, 281 x 195 mm
British Museum, London

This drawing on the recto of the sheet depicts the Virgin seated, leaning on her right elbow. On the left, an angel whispering close to her. On the verso, the kneeling Angel of the Annunciation is represented.




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