Verkondiging aan Maria 1705 - 1754

This pen and ink drawing by Jacob de Wit, titled "Verkondiging aan Maria," depicts a scene of the Annunciation. The Virgin Mary, in a humble kneeling posture, is shown receiving the news of the coming of the Lord from the Angel Gabriel, who is shown in a dramatic gesture with his arm raised. The artist's use of line emphasizes the movement and emotion of the scene, characteristic of his draftsmanship. The presence of preliminary sketches in the background demonstrates the artist's working process, providing insight into the development of his composition. This piece highlights de Wit's style, which blended Baroque and Classical elements, and showcases his mastery of drawing.