Maria verkondiging c. 1591 - 1620

"Maria verkondiging" (Annunciation of Mary) is a 16th-century etching by Flemish artist Balthasar Caymox, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The image portrays the moment the Angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she will bear the son of God. The dynamic composition, with the angel descending from the heavens, creates a sense of dramatic tension. The detailed depiction of the interior space and the careful rendering of the figures' drapery are characteristic of Caymox's meticulous style. The inscription at the bottom of the image cites the biblical passage from Luke, further emphasizing the religious significance of the scene.