Annunciation
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's Annunciation into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's Annunciation (c. 1725) is a luminous masterpiece exemplifying Venetian Rococo's opulence and theatricality. Bathed in celestial light descending through parting clouds, the Virgin Mary kneels gracefully as the archangel Gabriel delivers divine news amidst swirling drapery and hovering cherubs. Tiepolo's dynamic brushwork infuses the scene with Baroque energy—figures seem to levitate against a soft architectural backdrop, their vibrant silks and golden halos glowing against ethereal blues. This work showcases his pioneering colourismo technique, blending Correggio’s chiaroscuro with Venetian luminosity. Commissioned likely for private devotion, it reflects the 18th-century revival of Marian themes, bridging Counter-Reformation piety and Enlightenment elegance. Today housed in Venice’s Accademia Galleries, it remains pivotal for illustrating Tiepolo’s transition from late Baroque grandeur to Rococo lightness, influencing Goya and Delacroix.
For interiors, this painting’s celestial palette of pearl whites, sky blues, and gilded accents suits light-filled spaces with neoclassical or Louis XV furnishings. Hang it above a console table in a study or bedroom—ideally within a gilded frame echoing its heavenly radiance—to create a focal point at eye level (recommended 36–48 inches from floor). The 108 × 65 cm size demands adjacent breathing room: flank with sconces or minimalist shelves to avoid clutter. Complementary hues like dove gray or eau de Nil green on walls enhance its soft glow, while velvet upholstery in burnt orange or teal (seen in Gabriel’s robe) adds depth. In offices, pair with sleek brass accents for balanced contrast, ensuring directional lighting mimics the painting’s divine beam for dramatic effect.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
