A reader of the blog, Christian (whose blog
Smaller Manhattans should be added to your "must read" list ASAP) commented on my recent list,
Top 5 Favorite Images of Our Lady, adding a couple of his own favorite pics, both of the Annunciation, specifically
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| The Annunciation by Henry Tanner |
And
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| The Annunciation by Matthias Grünewald | | | | | | | |
Both of which are great devotional images. My personal favorite painting of the Annunciation, however, has to be
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| The Annunciation by Sandro Botticelli |
The positioning of the hands of Gabriel and Mary strongly suggest the coming of the Holy Spirit and the conception of Our Lord. Of course the pallet is strong and the image seen through the window is captivating. However, it is the look on Gabriel's face, one almost of fear and awe, that makes this both my favorite Annunciation and my favorite Botticelli.
Do you have a favorite painting of the Annunciation?
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