Anton Raphael MengsGerman, 1728–1779The Annunciation
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “The Annunciation” now? Collection: State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg. Not on view at present. Checked August 29, 2026.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- ГЭ-7684
In the catalog
Sources
- State Hermitage Museum
- Image: State Hermitage Museum — © State Hermitage Museum
In the life of Anton Raphael Mengs
The whole life1773
A self-portrait in the Uffizi — beneath Raphael's own
In 1773 Mengs's self-portrait in the Uffizi gallery was hung in a place of honour — beneath the self-portrait of Raphael.
1774
Meeting the young Goya
In Spain Mengs met the young Francisco Goya and probably recognised his talent and helped him obtain a post as court painter and cartoonist at the Royal Tapestry Factory of Santa Barbara.
1774
Elected prince of the Roman Academy of St Luke
In 1774 Mengs was elected prince (president) of the Roman Academy of St Luke.
1774
Back in Spain: cartoons for the Santa Barbara tapestry works
In 1774 Mengs came to Spain once more; he himself produced cartoons for the Royal Tapestry Factory of Santa Barbara.
1777
Returns to Rome because of ill health
Because of illness — he tolerated the cold Madrid winters badly — Mengs returned to Rome in 1777.
29 June 1779
Died
