Annunciation c. 16th century

Editor: So, this is "Annunciation" by Thomas de Leu. It's an engraving and looks incredibly detailed! It's got this really ornate border with the central scene of the angel visiting Mary. It all feels very symbolic, but a little… distant, maybe? What jumps out at you when you look at this? Curator: Distant is interesting. For me, it's a theatrical stage, isn't it? All the players positioned just so. The dove, a spotlight! It's not intimate, but declarative. And those inscriptions, like little thought bubbles, each framing the narrative. Does it feel less like a quiet moment and more like, well, gospel? Editor: That's it! It's like a comic book panel, but for a serious story. I never thought of it that way before! Curator: Exactly! And isn’t it funny how a shift in perspective can change everything?