Virgin of the Annunciation 1514

This drawing titled "Virgin of the Annunciation" was created in 1514 by Matthias Grünewald, a German painter of the High Renaissance. The drawing depicts the Virgin Mary in a kneeling position, with her head bowed in prayer. The artist utilized a masterful technique of shading to render the folds of her clothing and her delicate features. The drawing, which measures 160 x 146 cm, is a preparatory study for a larger painting of the Annunciation, a scene from the Bible that depicts the Angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to the son of God.