Basilica tympanum: Annunciation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (south entrance) in Washington, D.C. by John Angel

tympanum

The 'Annunciation' tympanum by John Angel is a limestone sculpture located at the south entrance of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It depicts the biblical Annunciation scene with Mary Immaculate and angels, complemented by adjacent reliefs and statues by other artists. This work is part of the Basilica's extensive religious art collection and serves as a significant devotional and artistic feature at the main entrance.