Book Title: Hortulus animae = Lustgarten der Seelen : Mit schönen lieblichen Figuren

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546

Image Title: The Annunciation

Scripture Reference:

• Luke 1 (further images / scripture text)

Description: From the Hortulus animae or Lustgarten der Seelen and based on the sketches of Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), this illustration shows the angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she has found favor with God and will bear a son, whom she shall name Jesus. As is often the case in representations of this scene, Mary appears with halo and is kneeling in prayer when the angel appears. This woodcut was created by Lukas Cranach the Elder .

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