The Annunciation
This is a picture
from India
What can you see
over the head of
Mary? Why do you
think this is here?
Why is there no
Angel shown?
This is a very famous
painting by Fra
Angelico
What do you notice?
On the left hand side
is a picture of the
story Adam and Eve
in the Garden. Why
do you think this is
there?
Hint- Mary said Yes to
God how does this
contrast with Adam
and Eve
How is this
similar to the
Indian picture?
Mary is shown
kneeling why
do you think
this is?
What do you
think she was
reading?
Why does the
Angel kneel to
her?
This is a modern
picture and uses
symbols to covey
meaning.
What can you see?
Try to explain the
symbols
This is a modern picture by Tibor Kovacs
Why does Mary hold a book in her hand?
What do you think the large light behind is meant to symbolise?