The Annunciation

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a winged figure interacting with a kneeling figure in a room. The scene is depicted within an oval frame and presents an interior space dominated by a canopy bed, a simple chair, and a small desk with an open book. The winged figure has rays of light extending from its hand towards the kneeling figure who is at the desk. Light beams in through a window where a dove is depicted, also radiating light. The room features a wooden ceiling and walls, creating an intimate and enclosed ambiance.