Annunciatie 1664 - 1721

"Annunciatie" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan van Munnickhuysen, created between 1664 and 1721. It depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel appears before the Virgin Mary to announce the birth of Jesus. The scene is filled with dramatic gestures and flowing drapery. A single light source creates strong chiaroscuro, emphasizing the figures and lending a sense of otherworldly beauty to the composition. The etching is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.