# Annunciation

[View the canonical artwork record](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004/annunciation-r6f4a6d9eed9381>)

## Artwork

- Artist: [RIZI, Francisco](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004>)
- Date: 1651-1700
- Technique: Oil canvas, 112 x 96 cm

## Commentary

In the second half of the seventeenth century, richness of colour and freedom of theme dominate in Spanish painting and provide an optimistic component related to Rubens and Van Dyck. These characteristics can be appreciated in the religious works by Francisco Rizi.

## Related artworks

- [Altarpiece](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004/altarpiece-red18ad099d544f>)
- [Auto-da-fe on Plaza Mayor, Madrid](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004/auto-da-fe-on-plaza-mayor-madrid-r5c2d01acdac548>)
- [Circumcision](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004/circumcision-r5c5877c50020e6>)
- [Decoration of the Capilla del Milagro](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004/decoration-of-the-capilla-del-milagro-r5455f377dc1472>)
- [Pentitent Magdalen](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004/pentitent-magdalen-r4e5584cc096a6e>)
- [Virgin and Child with Sts Philip and Francis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rizi-francisco-r674b1a650e6004/virgin-and-child-with-sts-philip-and-francis-r6668381d606796>)

## Attribution

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