The Annunciation

About this work

This engraving shows an angel with wings kneeling before a woman in a room. The angel holds a staff with flowers and points upward, while the woman stands near a pile of books, looking down. Small cherubs float nearby, and a window with a view of a building and sky fills the background. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the folds of the robes and the angel’s feathers. The scene looks like a moment of quiet importance, with the woman’s calm pose and the angel’s gesture. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in this print.