About this piece

In a serene forest, Joachim kneels before an angel who announces the forthcoming birth of his daughter, Mary. In the background, shepherds tend to their flocks, while a picturesque bay can be seen in the distance. This print is part of a series of 20 engravings, including a title print and 19 scenes from the life of Mary.

Artist: Albrecht Dürer
Title: The Annunciation to Joachim
Date: 1502

Related tags: albrecht dürer, joachim, angel, mary, shepherds, renaissance art

Dimensions: 2027 x 2874 (Nearest commonly-used ratio: 2:3)
Image file name: de_aankondiging_aan_joachim_54e5d87c.jpeg
Image file size: 11834676
Time image uploaded: 2024-07-05T14:40:01.000Z
License: CC0 (Creative Commons 0)

Source: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam