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Antique Framed Print : ANGELICO, Fra. The Annunciation Altarpiece
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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
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.5cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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