Annunciatie 1824

"Annunciatie" is a lithograph by Johann Nepomuk Strixner, a renowned Austrian artist, completed in 1824. The artwork depicts the Annunciation, a pivotal moment in Christian tradition where the Angel Gabriel informs the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God. Strixner's meticulous detail and skillful use of light and shadow create a sense of solemnity and reverence, emphasizing the significance of the event. The composition, with Mary kneeling in prayer and Gabriel approaching her, embodies the traditional iconography of the Annunciation, making it a notable example of the genre.