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| Title | Angel of the Annunciation | |
| Collection | National Trust for Scotland (Brodie Castle) | |
| Artist | Italian (Florentine) School | |
| Date Earliest | about 1510 | |
| Date Latest | about 1550 | |
| Description | This finely painted head surrounded by a golden halo represents the Angel Gabriel. He is depicted at half-length and bent forward. This work may be a fragment or a copy of a larger composition representing the Annunciation. His pose and downward gaze suggest that he is addressing the Virgin, announcing she will bear the son of God (Luke 1. 26-28). | |
| Current Accession Number | 73.504 | |
| Subject | religion (Annunciation) | |
| Measurements | 67.0 x 53.5 cm cm (estimate) | |
| Material | oil on canvas | |
| Acquisition Details | Given by Ninian, 25th Brodie of Brodie, 1980. | |
| Provenance | Possibly with William, 22nd Brodie of Brodie by about 1824; by descent to Ninian, 25th Brodie of Brodie. | |
| Rights Owner | National Trust for Scotland | |
| Author | Dr Claudia Heide | |