Annunciation (El Greco, Illescas) facts for kids
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | 1603-1605 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 128 cm diameter (50 in) |
| Location | Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad, Illsecas |
The Annunciation is a famous painting created by the artist El Greco between 1603 and 1605. This artwork shows a special moment when the Angel Gabriel tells the Virgin Mary that she will have a baby, Jesus. It's a very important story in Christianity.
El Greco painted this piece as part of a larger project. He was hired to create several paintings for a church in Illescas, a town in Spain.
What is the Annunciation?
The Annunciation is a key event in the Bible. It describes the moment when the Angel Gabriel visits Mary. He tells her she has been chosen by God to become the mother of Jesus. This event is celebrated every year by Christians.
El Greco often painted this scene. He created many versions of the Annunciation throughout his career. Each one shows his unique artistic style.
Where Can You See the Painting?
This specific Annunciation painting is still in its original home. You can find it in the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad church in Illescas, Spain. It hangs there with three other paintings by El Greco from the same collection:
A fifth painting from this set, called Marriage of the Virgin, is now in the National Museum of Art of Romania.
El Greco's Unique Style
El Greco was known for his very distinct painting style. He used bright, often unusual colors. His figures were often long and stretched out. This gave his art a spiritual and dramatic feeling.
This Annunciation painting is a simpler version of another one he made. That earlier painting was for the Doña María de Aragón Altarpiece. An altarpiece is a work of art placed behind the altar in a church. El Greco often reused and simplified his ideas.
See also
In Spanish: La Anunciación (El Greco, Illescas) para niños
- List of works by El Greco
