The Annunciation 1450

Filippo Lippi’s *The Annunciation* depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to Jesus. The scene is set in a domestic interior, where Mary sits on a throne, holding a book. The Angel Gabriel kneels before her, his wings outstretched. This 1450 artwork is a notable example of Early Renaissance painting and is currently on display at the National Gallery in London.