Pieter de Witte, also known as Peter Candid (Bruges, 1548 – Munich, 1628) - Workshop/SchoolThe Annunciation Oil on canvas (cm): 79 x 110 - framed 92 x 127 Full details of this work can be found directly at the following - LINK - We are pleased to present a fascinating work, datable to the early 17th century, inspired by the prototype of the Annunciation conceived around 1586-1595 by Pieter de Witte, also known as Peter Candid (Bruges, 1540/1548 – Munich of Bavaria, 1628), which has been lost but made famous thanks to an engraving made and published by Jan Sadeler I (1550-1600). A painter of Flemish origin with strong affinities to the 16th-century Italianate culture, De Witte addresses the theme of the Annunciation numerous times, revealing knowledge of both Roman and Florentine Mannerism, inherited from his Italian stay. Some of these works are now kept in various international museums, in addition to the autograph or workshop works that can be identified in numerous public or private collections; in this regard we can mention the following: - National Museum of Prague [1] https://sbirky.ngprague.cz/en/dielo/CZE:NG.DO_5348 - Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, Announcing Angel and Annunciate Virgin [2] https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/opere-arte/schede/C0050-00187/ https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/opere-arte/schede/C0050-00188/ - Finnish National Museum, Helsinki https://www.kansallisgalleria.fi/fi/object/623740 - Private property, religious institution Bergamo (Bergamo area) https://dati.beniculturali.it/lodview-arco/resource/HistoricOrArtisticProperty/0300206377.html [1] Pieter de Witte (workshop), Annunciation, National Museum of Prague [2] Pieter de Witte, Annunciate Virgin/ Announcing Angel, Bergamo, Accademia Carrara, 1600 - 1610 Observing the composition, we can admire the rather consolidated iconographic scheme, with the two figures immersed in an almost dreamlike atmosphere: the Archangel Gabriel on the left, of ethereal beauty, appears imperious as he offers the supreme announcement to the Virgin Mary, who welcomes him with eyes lowered, composed in her amazement; surprised in the act of reading a book, receiving the white lilies, symbol of purity and chastity, while above appears the dove, emblem of the Holy Spirit, enveloped in a glow of light. Inspired, as already mentioned, by the prototype of the Flemish painter, the painting is here reproduced rather faithfully and can therefore be associated with the numerous replicas and derivations of the painting - some of which are no longer traceable today - attributed to the De Witte workshop; In particular, in our opinion, its execution should be attributed to one of the numerous pupils who gravitated around his work and, given the stylistic features, almost certainly active in Italy. In our case, in fact, while observing a precious drafting with brilliant tones, the Nordic ductus typical of the artist is softened here by Italian Mannerist influences, with echoes that recall early 17th century Tuscan painting. Pieter de Witte in fact lived for a period of his life in Italy, permanently documented in Florence, so much so that his name was Italianized into Pietro il Candido, precisely to recall his long artistic experience in the Bel Paese. The conservation conditions of the work appear excellent, with some old restoration, the pictorial layer does not present any type of problem. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet. We take care of and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information. Also follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/