Two figures are depicted in the image. The first figure is seated on a chair partially hidden by curtains in an architectural setting with columns. This figure has long hair, wears flowing garments, and has decorative patterns. The second figure is in a dynamic position, gesturing with one hand while descending stairs. This figure has curly hair, wears a robe, and has wings. In the top right corner, there are cherubic faces among clouds. The background shows an interior with arches and designs, and a table with a pitcher in the foreground.

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The Annunciation

Hans Leonard Schäufelein (German, c. 1480/1485 - 1538/1540)

Medium: woodcut
Classification: Print
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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