The Annunciation 1632

"The Annunciation" is a 1632 etching by Israël Crispin le Jeune depicting the moment when the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the son of God. The composition features Gabriel kneeling and presenting a lily to Mary, who is kneeling in prayer. The scene is set in an interior space, with a window overlooking a landscape. The etching is notable for its detailed depiction of the figures and the use of light and shadow. It is a powerful and moving depiction of a key moment in Christian tradition and highlights the central themes of faith and hope. This artwork is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.