Annunciatie 1590 - 1622

"Annunciatie" (The Annunciation) is a 17th-century etching by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicting the biblical scene where the Angel Gabriel appears before the Virgin Mary to announce that she will give birth to Jesus Christ. The etching features a detailed depiction of the interior of Mary's house, with the angel kneeling before her as a ray of light emanating from the heavens above. This piece, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow, contributing to the sense of awe and reverence surrounding the event.