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Nativity of Mary and Annunciation to St. Anne and St. Joachim, 1529-1534 (fresco)
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Nativity of Mary and Annunciation to St. Anne and St. Joachim, 1529-1534 (fresco)
2629910 Nativity of Mary and Annunciation to St. Anne and St. Joachim, 1529-1534 (fresco) by Ferrari, Gaudenzio (1474/80-1546); Church of San Cristoforo, Vercelli, Italy; (add.info.: Vercelli, Church of St. Christopher, Chapel of the blessed Virgin or of the Assunta: " Nativity of Mary". In the upper right corner: " Annunciation to St. Anne and St. Joachim."
Vercelli, Chiesa di San Cristoforo, Cappella della Beata Vergine o dell Assunta
); Ghigo Roli
Media ID 25166436
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
Annunciation Mannerism Nativity Piedmont Piemonte St Anne Washing St Joachim
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This fresco, titled "Nativity of Mary and Annunciation to St. Anne and St. Joachim" transports us back to the 16th century in Vercelli, Italy. Painted by Gaudenzio Ferrari between 1529 and 1534, this masterpiece adorns the walls of the Church of San Cristoforo. The scene depicts two significant moments in Christian history: the birth of Mary and the annunciation to her parents, St. Anne and St. Joachim. In a harmonious blend of Renaissance and Mannerist styles, Ferrari's artistry shines through as he captures delicate details with precision. In the upper right corner, we witness an angelic figure appearing before St. Anne and St. Joachim, delivering news that they will conceive a child who will become the mother of Jesus Christ himself - Mary. Meanwhile, at the center stage lies baby Mary being bathed by two women in a domestic setting filled with tenderness and love. The atmosphere exudes tranquility as light streams through windows illuminating their faces. Ferrari's skillful brushwork brings life to each character portrayed in this fresco - from Madonna cradling baby Jesus to Saint Joseph standing nearby with reverence. As we gaze upon this print captured by Ghigo Roli for Fine Art Finder, we are reminded not only of its artistic excellence but also its historical significance within Christianity. It serves as a testament to faith while offering viewers an opportunity for reflection on divine miracles unfolding within humble homes centuries ago.
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