The Annunciation by Edward Burne-Jones - Symbolism, Artistry & Religious Meaning #3358959 (License: Personal Use)

Edward Burne-Jones’s *The Annunciation* (c. 1879) depicts the biblical moment when the Archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. Rendered in rich Pre-Raphaelite detail, the angel kneels gracefully with violet-and-purple wings, holding a white lily and a scroll inscribed “Ave gratia plena Dominus tecum,” while Mary bows in humble acceptance. The background features a walled garden with roses and distant landscape, evoking both earthly beauty and sacred mystery.

This image is commonly used on religious art websites, Catholic/Christian educational platforms, museum digital collections, and theological blogs. It serves users seeking visual theology, art history insights, or devotional imagery related to the Annunciation feast day (March 25).