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Paolo Veronese

The Annunciation

c. 1580
oil on canvas
150 × 133.4 cm (59.1 × 52.5 in)

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · verified July 2026

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The white lilies held by Gabriel are a symbol of Mary's purity and innocence, often appearing in depictions of the Annunciation.

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