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The Annunciation, by Fra Angelico, unspecified

The Annunciation

Fra Angelico

unspecified

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Annunciation is an unspecified by Fra Angelico, a Early Renaissance work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Fra Angelico
When & what style?
Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of the Annunciation, with the angel Gabriel on the left and the Virgin Mary on the right. The angel is dressed in red, while Mary wears blue, and both are surrounded by a white building with arches and columns. Above them, a dove is visible in the sky. The scene is set in a peaceful courtyard, with the angel and Mary engaged in a quiet moment. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of calm and reverence. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the life and style of Fra Angelico.

About the artist

Portrait of Fra Angelico
Artist

Fra Angelico

Fra Giovanni da Fiesole (born Guido di Pietro; c. 1395 – 18 February 1455), known posthumously as Fra Angelico ( FRAH an-JEL-ik-oh, Italian: ), was an Italian Dominican friar and painter active during the early…

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