The Annunciation (design for stained glass)

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

1862 (circa)

Physical Description

Medium: pen and Indian ink and brush, some pencil
Dimensions: 20 x 12 in.

Production Description

Production Date: 1862 (circa)

Provenance

Current Location: Stone Gallery, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Scholarly Commentary

Introduction

This design was for the stained glass window in Holy Rood, Rodbourne, Wiltshire. It depicts the angel Gabriel standing at the left with a lily in his right hand and his left hand pointing to heaven. Mary is seated, grasping the stalk of the lily with her right hand and with a book in her lap.

Bibliography

  • Sewter, DGR's Designs for Stained Glass, 422
  • Surtees, A Catalogue Raisonné, vol. 1, 234 (appendix no. 5).
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