Aankondiging van de geboorte van Maria 1765 - 1770

"Aankondiging van de geboorte van Maria" is an etching created by the Dutch artist Johann Esaias Nilson between 1765 and 1770. This print is a detailed and expressive representation of the announcement of the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to her father, Joachim. The scene features a dramatic composition with angels and cherubs surrounding Joachim, who appears to be in a state of awe and wonder. The etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, displays the mastery of Nilson's use of light and shadow, giving a sense of depth and emotion to the depiction.