Annunciation 1560 - 1600

Filippo Bellini's "Annunciation" (1560 - 1600) is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting, showcasing the moment the angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of God. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the scene with delicate lines and a sense of solemnity, emphasizing the significance of the event. The composition is centered on the figures of Mary and Gabriel, while the presence of a lily, symbolizing purity, underscores the sacred nature of the Annunciation.