Annunciatie 1676

"Annunciatie" is a 1676 engraving by Jan van Somer, depicting the Annunciation, a key event in Christian tradition. The artwork shows the Virgin Mary seated, receiving the news of her impending motherhood from the Angel Gabriel, who is shown descending from the heavens. The dove of the Holy Spirit is depicted above Mary, radiating a divine light, highlighting the sacred nature of the event. This engraving was likely intended for a religious audience, and it exemplifies the importance of the Annunciation in Catholic visual culture.