Annunciation 1600

El Greco's "Annunciation" (1600) is a striking example of the artist's distinctive elongated figures and vibrant colors. The composition is dramatically skewed, with the angel Gabriel seemingly bursting from the clouds above a seated Virgin Mary. El Greco's signature style, characterized by a blend of Byzantine and Venetian influences, creates a sense of otherworldly intensity. The work, now housed in the Toledo Museum of Art, reflects the artist's deep religious devotion and his mastery of the Mannerist aesthetic.