Annunciation 

Albrecht Dürer's "Annunciation" is a detailed pen and ink drawing depicting the biblical scene of the Angel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary. The work demonstrates Dürer's keen interest in architectural perspective and Renaissance artistic ideals. The drawing's architectural setting, with its intricate arches and vanishing point, contributes to the sense of depth and realism. The depiction of the angel's wings and the dramatic pose of Mary convey the momentous nature of the Annunciation, a central event in Christian faith. Dürer, a master draftsman of the Northern Renaissance, created this work in a precise and meticulous style that reflects his influence on the development of printmaking.