Annunciatie 1524 - 1540

"Annunciatie" (Annunciation) is an etching created by Italian Mannerist artist Parmigianino between 1524 and 1540. It depicts the Virgin Mary in a moment of astonishment as the Holy Spirit, represented by a dove, descends upon her. The elongated proportions and dramatic pose are typical of Parmigianino's style. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small work, measuring just 107 mm in height and 66 mm in width.