Aankondiging aan Zacharias 1580 - 1600

"Aankondiging aan Zacharias" is a 16th-century etching by Jacob de Weert, depicting the Annunciation of John the Baptist's birth to Zechariah. The composition features an angel standing on the right, holding a scroll, with Zechariah on the left looking up in surprise. This scene is a representation of the biblical story of the Angel Gabriel announcing to Zechariah that his wife Elizabeth will bear a son, John the Baptist. The use of etching, a technique where acid is used to create lines on a metal plate, creates a sense of detail and texture in this artwork.