Angelus
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"The Angelus" is a famous painting created by French artist Jean-François Millet between 1857 and 1859, depicting two peasants pausing in their work to pray. The painting has become one of the most recognizable and beloved artworks in Western art history, celebrated for its emotional portrayal of rural life and spiritual devotion.
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thumb|The Angelus (painting)|The Angelus (1857–1859) by [[Jean-François Millet]]
The Angelus (; Latin for "angel") is a Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation of Christ. As with many Catholic prayers, the name Angelus is derived from its incipit—the first few words of the text: ("The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary"). The devotion is practised by reciting as versicle and response three Biblical verses narrating the mystery, alternating with the prayer "Hail Mary". The Angelus exemplifies a species of prayers called the "prayer of the devotee".