The Annunciation 1762 - 1763

Jean-Jacques Lagrenée's "The Annunciation" (1762-1763) is a detailed etching depicting the moment the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to Jesus. The scene, characterized by flowing drapery and delicate lines, captures the awe and reverence of this pivotal Christian event. The angel, with wings outstretched, points to the heavens as Mary, kneeling in prayer, gazes in wonder. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Lagrenée's mastery of line and his understanding of religious iconography.