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The Annunciation
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Mary sits kneeling and reads a book. She is visited by the Angel Gabriel. He tells her that she will bear a son who will be called Christ (Luke 1:26-38). Above them the dove as a symbol for the Holy Spirit. The representation is enclosed in an oval frame with a border inscription in Latin. Print from a series of twelve on the life, passion and resurrection of Christ.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineAnnunciatie. c. 1574 - c. 1637. Crispijn van de Passe (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
