The Annunciation

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person kneeling at a prayer bench in an arched room. They are on the right, facing an angel-like figure on the left. The person wears a robe with their hair styled in an updo and partially covered by a headscarf. There is a small cloth or pillow on the floor beside them. The angelic figure floats mid-air on a cloud with wings extended, pointing a finger toward the person. The settings include a bed with ornate drapery and tall columns. The floor has a patterned tile surface. A bright, circular light with a dove at its center shines above the angel. The scene is enclosed within an oval frame.