The Annunciation 1695 - 1705

"The Annunciation" is a pen and ink drawing on paper by the Spanish Baroque artist Pedro Duque Cornejo. Created between 1695 and 1705, the drawing depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel appears before the Virgin Mary, announcing the birth of Jesus. The composition is characterized by dynamic lines and energetic hatching that emphasize the dramatic and spiritual nature of the subject matter. Cornejo's drawing is a preparatory study for a larger painting and provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process. This small work, currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases the expressive power of Baroque art and the artist's skillful handling of line.