The Bibliothèque Nationale has a marvelous 14th century Franciscan Missal and Book of Hours with this exquisite Annunciation (among many full-page illustrations of biblical scenes and saints). It is attributed to Giovanni di Benedetto and his collaborators.
A beautiful pencil drawing of Gabriel by Claudi Lorenzale of Barcelona (1816-1889) is this inspiration for your Angelus prayer. Imagine yourself with Gabriel saluting Our Lady: "Hail, Full of Grace!" The Angel of the Lord (not named in Matthew's Gospel) will appear to St. Joseph with a heavenly message, too. (We will celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph tomorrow, since this year the March 19 date falls on a Sunday of Lent.)
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Here is an interesting presentation of the Annunciation: "Fame" is writing the story of Christ, and so the Annuncation in the upper right corner is part of the story being written. The mythological feature is treated with more detail and precision than the central moment in the history of humanity!
This is an 18th century terra cotta relief by Damià Campeny (1771-1855).
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| Fame Writing the Story of Christ Damià Campeny |
Young Ukrainian artist Ivanka Demchuk offers us this strikingly modern Annunciation. Visit her website to see more of her art, and pray for her and her homeland.
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| Annunciation Ivanka Demchuk |