Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Gabriel: The Annunciation


This painting by Edward A. Fellowes-Prynne shows the moment at which Mary's "yes" results in the conception of Jesus. Fellowes-Prynne's work is rich in symbols, including -- to point out just two -- the rose that symbolizes Mary (on the fence) and the apple (on the wall behind Mary), the eating of which brought death to the world.

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