Who created "The Annunciation"?

The Annunciation was created by Hans Leonard Schäufelein in 1401 to 1500.

When was "The Annunciation" created?

This artwork was created 1401 to 1500.

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

Hans Leonard Schäufelein

1401 to 1500

Medium

woodcut

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.7627

Art Historical Context

Welcome to *The Annunciation*, a striking woodcut by Hans Leonard Schäufelein, created between 1401 and 1500. Housed in the National Gallery of Art's Rosenwald Collection (Department CG-E), this print captures one of Christianity's most revered moments: the angel Gabriel's divine announcement to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive Jesus. As a master of the Northern Renaissance, Schäufelein contributed to the era's vibrant tradition of religious imagery, blending spiritual devotion with artistic innovation. Woodcuts like this one were revolutionary for their time, offering an affordable way...

The Annunciation

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