The Annunciation

About this work

This woodcut shows two figures in a quiet scene. On the left, an angel with wings kneels on a ledge, holding a branch with flowers. To the right, a woman in a long robe stands near a window, looking down at a book in her hands. Above them, small scenes float in the corners—one shows a building on a hill, the other a group of people. The artist used sharp lines to create depth, making the figures stand out against the simple background. Notice how the angel’s wings fill most of the space, drawing your eye. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists carved images into wood blocks.