The Annunciation of Mary original: "Annunciatio Mariæ"

A detailed woodcut illustration of the Annunciation. In the center-left, the Virgin Mary kneels at a draped lectern, her hands folded in prayer before an open book. Above her, the Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove surrounded by a radiant gloriole. In the upper center, the figure of God the Father is visible amidst clouds. On the right, the Archangel Gabriel stands with large wings, holding a scepter and raising a hand in greeting toward Mary. On the floor between them is a classic vase containing a lily, a symbol of purity. The scene is set in an interior space with architectural columns and heavy drapery in the background.