“Ave Maria” – Classical Paintings w/ Kenny G (Schubert)

Peanut Gallery: “The Annunciation” has inspired artists over the centuries, just as it inspires us today. The classical paintings included here come from the amazing website – The Life of Jesus Christ… please check it out, it is a treasure trove of clasical paintings and includes many more of the Annunciation.

I have included Kenny G’s rendition of “Ave Maria” to complement quiet reflection. Please click on audio link.

Annunciation, John William Waterhouse, 1914
Annunciation, John William Waterhouse, 1914
Annunciation, Fra Angelico, 1438
Annunciation, Fra Angelico, 1438
Annunciation, Titian, 1522
Annunciation, Titian, 1522
Annunciation, Antonello da Messina, 1474
Annunciation, Antonello da Messina, 1474
The Cestello Annunciation, Sandro Botticelli, 1489
The Cestello Annunciation, Sandro Botticelli, 1489
Annunciation, John Collier
Annunciation, John Collier
Annunciation, Jean Hey, Master of Moulins, 1490-5
Annunciation, Jean Hey, Master of Moulins, 1490-5

Annunciation, Peter Paul Rubens, 1610
Annunciation, Peter Paul Rubens, 1610
Annunciation, George Hitchcock, 1887
Annunciation, George Hitchcock, 1887

Please follow this link to The Life of Christ for more “Annunciation” paintings.