the Annunciation 

"The Annunciation" is a painting by the Florentine artist Mariotto Albertinelli (1474-1515). The artwork depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel appears before the Virgin Mary, announcing that she will give birth to Jesus. The scene is set in a simple domestic interior, with Mary kneeling in prayer and Gabriel kneeling before her, holding a lily. The painting's emphasis on the intimate nature of the Annunciation, a key event in Christian faith, makes it a powerful example of early Renaissance religious art.