The image features two human figures. One figure, seated and shown from behind, is located in the lower middle of the composition. The other figure, an angel, is shown in the upper left corner in flight with outstretched wings, appearing to deliver a message. The woman is seated on a stool, facing slightly to the right, wearing modest clothing and a head covering. Draped fabric surrounds her, and there are cherubs or putti in clouds above, accompanied by beams of light. Architectural elements in the background suggest an indoor or visionary setting. The composition is an etching on a plain background with a Latin inscription at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1637/1640
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4252 × 6446 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original