The Annunciation — Francesco del Cossa

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Artist: Francesco del Cossa
Date: 1470
Location: Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

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THE ARTIST

Francesco del Cossa

1436–1477

Renaissance painter who quit Ferrara after being paid 'by the square foot' like the 'worst dauber' in town.

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