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A famous painting showing an angel delivering important news to a young woman, a scene from Christian art by Leonardo da Vinci.

Gabriel

Gabriel is a special angel who brings important messages in many religions. He is known in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

In Christianity, Gabriel tells a man named Zechariah that his wife will have a son named John the Baptist. Later, he tells a young woman named Mary, mother of Jesus that she will have a special son named Jesus. This is called the virgin birth.

In Islam, Muslims believe Gabriel gave the messages of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad. Gabriel helps share important news from God.

Gabriel’s name means “man of God.” He is one of the most famous angels and is remembered for sharing big and important news to help people.

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A detailed painting by Leonardo da Vinci showing the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, an important moment from religious history.
A classic painting showing the angel Gabriel appearing to the prophet Daniel in a peaceful, spiritual moment.
A classical artwork showing the angel delivering news to Zechariah about the birth of John the Baptist.
A beautiful painting called 'The Annunciation' by Fra Angelico, showing an important moment from religious history.
Statue of the Archangel Gabriel at St. Magnus Church in Waldburg
A beautiful 13th-century statue from the Reims Cathedral showing the Angel of the Annunciation, part of the cathedral's historic facade.
A beautiful wooden statue of the angel Gabriel from the late 1490s, displayed in the Aleš South Bohemian Gallery.
A classic painting of Archangel Gabriel from an Annunciation scene by the famous artist Titian.
A historical illustration from the 1595 Siyer-i Nebi showing the Archangel Gabriel delivering a message to Prophet Muhammad.
Statue of Archangel Gabriel in Budapest, a beautiful historical sculpture.
A beautifully carved angel statue from the 1600s, part of a historic church in Germany.

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Christianity
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Mary, mother of Jesus
Jesus
Quran
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