Painting study · Oil painting
The Annunciationc. 1580 · Study 1950.251
Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528–1588); Workshop
c. 1580
Recorded as oil on canvas, this vertical work measures 133.4 × 150 cm using the museum’s unframed dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
Although Veronese is best known for his large-scale, pageant-like presentations, here the artist has taken the narrative of the Annunciation (the announcement of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and bear a son) and compressed the figures close to one another, creating a startling intimacy. According to a tradition established by the medieval writer Saint Bernard, Mary has been reading from the Old Testament prophecy of Isaiah (7:14), "A young woman is with child and she will bear a son."
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
The white lilies held by Gabriel are a symbol of Mary's purity and innocence, often appearing in depictions of the Annunciation.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected unframed measurement for The Annunciation is 133.4 cm wide and 150 cm high, equivalent to approximately 52.5 × 59.1 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 0.89:1. The rectangular bounding area is 2.00 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 44.5% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 83.3 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With The Annunciation in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, oil on canvas, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this vertical composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 133.4 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Denim | 48 × 48 in | 1.00:1 | $1,699 |
| Mushrooms | 48 × 48 in | 1.00:1 | $2,399 |
| Stardust | 48 × 48 in | 1.00:1 | $2,199 |
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