The Annunciation (The Dombild Altarpiece, close) 1445

"The Annunciation" (1445), a close-up from the Dombild altarpiece, is a notable work by the German painter Stefan Lochner. The painting depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary to announce that she will bear the son of God. Lochner's attention to detail and the use of bright, luminous colors create a sense of spirituality and tranquility that was characteristic of the Early Netherlandish painting style. The depiction of the Annunciation is presented in a domestic setting, with the viewer looking into the room where Mary is kneeling in prayer. The delicate details of the drapery, the richly textured walls, and the intricately painted flowers convey the artist's masterful command of realism.