The Annunciation
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Annunciation is a 1650 by Schelte Bolswert, depicting john the evangelist, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a quiet moment between two figures in a dimly lit room. One person, kneeling with wings, leans toward a standing figure holding an open book. Behind them, cherubs float in a cloudy sky, and a candle flickers on a pedestal. The kneeling figure looks like John the Evangelist, a winged saint often shown in religious scenes. The print’s soft shading makes the figures stand out against the dark background. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
