The Annunciation, Paolo de Matteis Card

The Annunciation by Paolo de Matteis ( Italian, 1662–1728 ). In this scene from the biblical New Testament, the archangel Gabriel arrives bearing news that the Virgin Mary will bear a child, the infant Jesus. The clouds beneath the messenger, his accompaniment of winged cherubs, and a golden glow, make it clear that he is divine. A dove in the golden aura near the top of the canvas symbolises God sending the child into Mary’s womb. The artist used soft colours and delicate forms to evoke a sense of poetic ideal. Customise it with your own details. For further customisation, please click the "Personalise” link and use our design tool to modify this template.