Annunciation, Robert van Audenaerd, after Carlo Maratta, 1728 print Maria is sitting at a table and reads a book. The angel Gabriël floats on a cloud bed and brings her the message that she will give birth to Christ. In his hand he holds a lily as a symbol for Marias cleanliness. A pigeon flies above Gabriel, the symbol for the Holy Spirit that descends on Mary. paper engraving / etching the Annunciation: Mary sitting

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