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