The image shows an angel kneeling before a woman. Both are visible from head to toe. The angel is in a kneeling position with their body slightly turned to the side. They have curly hair and large wings opened behind them. The angel is dressed in a flowing robe with prominent folds, holding a staff in one hand and extending the other towards the woman. The woman is dressed in a long garment with a cape draped over her shoulders. Her hair is long and wavy, cascading over her shoulders. She stands with her hands resting on what appears to be the edge of a lectern or bookstand. Between them is a pot with lilies, and above her, a dove is surrounded by rays of light. The scene is detailed and set against a simple textured background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1516
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4034 × 3238 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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