The Annunciation 1580 - 1590

Peter Candid's "The Annunciation" (1580-1590) is a classic depiction of the biblical story of the Angel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary to announce she will give birth to Jesus. The painting's composition emphasizes the dramatic moment, with the angel kneeling before a startled Mary, who raises her hand in surprise. The dove hovering above represents the Holy Spirit, while the surrounding clouds and beams of light create a sense of divine presence. This painting is now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.