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The Annunciation, from the reverse of the Triptych of the Martyrdom of St. Stephen, c
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The Annunciation, from the reverse of the Triptych of the Martyrdom of St. Stephen, c
XIR174626 The Annunciation, from the reverse of the Triptych of the Martyrdom of St. Stephen, c.1617 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 437x126 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; Flemish, out of copyright
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This print showcases "The Annunciation" a remarkable piece of art from the reverse side of the Triptych of the Martyrdom of St. Stephen, created by Peter Paul Rubens in approximately 1617. The painting, measuring an impressive 437x126 cm, is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Valenciennes, France. In this baroque masterpiece, we witness a pivotal moment as depicted in Christian tradition: the Angel Gabriel appears before the Virgin Mary to deliver a divine message. Bathed in heavenly light that streams through closed shutters, Mary stands with grace and humility while listening attentively to Gabriel's words. The scene is filled with symbolic details that enhance its ethereal atmosphere. Delicate flowers shower down upon Mary from above as putti - cherubic figures with wings - playfully surround her. A dove representing the Holy Spirit hovers nearby, emphasizing the sacred nature of this encounter between heaven and earth. Rubens' exceptional talent for capturing emotion and movement is evident here; every brushstroke seems to breathe life into his subjects. The composition exudes harmony and serenity while conveying profound spiritual significance. As viewers contemplate this image captured by www. bridgemanimages. com, they are transported back in time to experience firsthand Rubens' mastery and his ability to convey both human vulnerability and divine transcendence within a single frame.
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