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El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos): Annunciation, El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), Possibly 17th century, Oil on canvas, This painting depicts the Annunciation, a popular subject for Renaissance artists, when the Virgin Mary learns she will give birth to Jesus. Holding a book, the Virgin kneels near a prie dieux, or prayer desk; she is caught in a moment of private devotion, symbolizing her innocence and faith. The Archangel Gabriel appears in a flowing yellow robe, his right hand extended as he delivers the news. Above, the Holy Spirit takes the form of a dove, flying down from Heaven through a beam of light, symbolizing the conception. The grid-like floor reveals the influence of Italian Renaissance painting., Overall: 22 7/8 x 18 3/4 in. (58.1 x 47.6 cm)