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ANGELICO, Fra. The Annunciation Altarpiece
ANGELICO, Fra (1387-1455). The Annunciation. 1430s. Left lower detail of the predella, depicting the wedding between Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Tempera on wood. ITALY. TUSCANY. AREZZO. San Giovanni Valdarno. Museum of the Basilica de Santa Maria de la Gracia. Proc: MONACO. Monte-Carlo. Convent of the Franciscans
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1387 1455 Altarpiece Angelico Annunciation Arezzo Basilica Carlo Convent Daylight Depicting Franciscans Giovanni Gracia Lower Maria Monaco Monte Predella Proc Quattrocento Renaissance Sunlight Tempera Tuscany Virgin 1430s Europeans Monegasque Valdarno
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
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Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 10.2cm (6" x 4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite detail from Fra Angelico's Annunciation Altarpiece, painted in the 1430s, showcases the wedding of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph from the lower predella. The scene is a beautiful representation of the Quattrocento Renaissance style, characterized by its use of tempera on wood and the harmonious balance of colors and forms. The Italian master, Fra Angelico, was born in Tuscany, in the town of Arezzo, and completed this work for the Basilica de Santa Maria de la Gracia in San Giovanni Valdarno. The serene and radiant scene depicts the moment when the Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God. The couple, seated in a simple, domestic setting, are united in matrimony, symbolizing Mary's divine motherhood and the human aspect of Jesus. The warm, horizontal composition and the soft, natural colors evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence, inviting the viewer to contemplate the profound mystery of the Incarnation. This detail is a testament to Fra Angelico's mastery of the Renaissance technique, as well as his deep spiritual understanding of the Christian faith. The scene is bathed in the gentle daylight, casting a warm glow over the figures and adding to the sense of intimacy and reverence. The peaceful, idyllic setting serves as a reminder of the divine intervention in human life and the sanctity of marriage.
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