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…showed last 75 words of 855 total…The subject is also appealing to me because it is a picture representation of part of the Bible. Also, the way the artist focuses the attention to Jesus is spectacular. By encompassing the subject in the half moon and also contrasting warm colors to dull colors, my attention is immediately drawn to Jesus and the angel. To me, the painting is a complete success, most likely exceeding the expectations of the artist, Dirck van Baburen.