In this painting by Anaya Organ, Mary is depicted kneeling, the palm of her right hand facing out. She is dressed in an elaborate royal robe and has a golden halo around her head but her posture depicts humility as she bows her head and gazes toward the ground.
Title of Art: Annunciation of Mary
Subjects: Mary, Mother of God
Subject Century: 1st
Ritual Pose/Object: book, candle
Artist: Anaya Organ
Art Form: Painting
Date of Composition: 16th century
Event: Annunciation of the Virgin
Exhibit Institution: Catedral Vieja de Salamanca, Anaya Chapel, St. Bartholomew’s Chapel
Exhibit Location: Salamanca, Spain
VM Image #: 0175
Photographer: Maija Pulliam
Date of Photograph: August 31, 2025
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