The Annunciation
George Hitchcock, 1887
In George Hitchcock’s unusual presentation of the Annunciation, the virgin is depicted as a Dutch peasant girl standing in a field of lilies. The lily is a symbol of the angel Gabriel, and Mary’s downcast eyes imply that she has received his divine message. Hitchcock spent much of his life in Holland, and his choice of a religious subject, unusual composition, and interest in light effects synthesizes elements of several European art movements.
| Artist | George Hitchcock (American, 1850–1913) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 158.8 × 204.5 cm (62 1/2 × 80 1/2 in.) |
| Origin | United States |
| Type | Painting |
| Museum | Art Institute of Chicago · museum page |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0): free to download, print and hang. |
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