# The Annunciation

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## Artwork

- Artist: [JANSSENS, Jan Willem](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/janssens-jan-willem-r47a2591c39f382>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 258 x 222 cm

## Commentary

Rubens was not the only influential artist in the Low Countries in the 17th century. A significant number of artists clung on to the principles of realism, while also embracing the dramatic lighting effects of Caravaggio. One among them was Jan Janssens. His Annunciation is a pure example of Caravaggism characterized by simple, sharply outlined shapes and strong, theatrical lighting effects.

## Related artworks

- [Caritas Romana](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/janssens-jan-willem-r47a2591c39f382/caritas-romana-rba4534a1171e48>)
- [Christ Crowned with Thorns](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/janssens-jan-willem-r47a2591c39f382/christ-crowned-with-thorns-r73048791db4d19>)
- [Christ Crowned with Thorns](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/janssens-jan-willem-r47a2591c39f382/christ-crowned-with-thorns-rfb5506cd20fff5>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)