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The Annunciation
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The angel Gabriel announces the birth of Christ to Mary, who is kneeling at a lectern. From heaven a dove descends, surrounded by angels. In this state no text has yet been placed on the plate. This print is part of a series of six prints with scenes from the early life of Mary. They are called the 'Masterpieces' because Goltzius imitated the work of various illustrious predecessors in them.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe annunciatie. 1594. Hendrick Goltzius. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.