Annunciation
1510
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1510
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting depicts a serene woman, likely Mary, sitting with an open book in her lap. She is dressed in a blue robe over a pink dress, with a green shawl draped over her shoulders. A white dove is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The woman's gaze is directed downward, and her right hand holds the book, while her left hand rests on her lap. The background of the painting is a soft, muted blue. The artist's use of oil paint and subtle color palette creates a sense of calm and tranquility in this depiction of the Annunciation. Next, look up the artist, Albrecht Dürer.
