Who created "The Annunciation"?

The Annunciation was created by Justus Sadeler|Anonymous in 1590–ca. 1620.

When was "The Annunciation" created?

This artwork was created 1590–ca. 1620.

Is "The Annunciation" in the public domain?

Yes, The Annunciation is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Annunciation

Justus Sadeler|Anonymous

1590–ca. 1620

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 3 3/8 × 2 5/16 in. (8.6 × 5.8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.601.12(51)

Tags

Archangel GabrielAnnunciationVirgin Mary

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Annunciation*, a engraving from the late 16th to early 17th century, attributed to Justus Sadeler or an anonymous artist of the Sadeler family, renowned Flemish printmakers. This intimate scene captures the biblical moment when the Archangel Gabriel announces the Virgin Mary that she conceive the Christ child—a cornerstone of Christian iconography. Produced around 1590–ca. 1620, it the Mannerist style prevalent in Northern Europe, with its elegant lines and spiritual intensity, during a time when engravings democratized religious art for personal devotion. Crafted on a tiny sheet ...

The Annunciation

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