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Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist

Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist, by Luca di Tommè, unspecified, 1369
Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist, by Luca di Tommè, unspecified, 1369

Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist is an unspecified painting by the Sienese School artist Luca di Tommè. It dates from 1369 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery. Annunciation with SS.

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Overview

Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist is a tempera on wood panel painting created by Luca di Tommè around 1369. It is now part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Annunciation, with the Virgin Mary and the Angel Gabriel at its center, surrounded by four saints (Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and an Evangelist figure), all focused on the central scene, emphasizing spiritual harmony.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Sienese school tradition, the work features a symmetrical composition, vibrant colors, and extensive use of gold leaf, characteristic of the decorative style influenced by Duccio and Simone Martini.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1369, the painting is one of over 50 known works by Luca di Tommè, contributing to the enduring legacy of Sienese art into the 15th century.

Context

Part of a broader artistic movement, this piece reflects the Sienese school's emphasis on beauty and religious devotion, popular during the Late Medieval period in Italy.

Legacy

As a notable example of Sienese painting, it influences the understanding of 14th-century Italian art's evolution, particularly in the transition towards the Renaissance.

Triptych
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Artist & collection

Artist

Luca di Tommè

Luca di Tommè (or Luca Thome) (c. 1330–1389) was an Italian painter active between 1356 and 1389 in Siena. He worked in the style established by earlier Sienese painters Duccio, Simone Martini, Pietro Lorenzetti and…

Uffizi Gallery

Museum

Uffizi Gallery

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Who painted Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist?

Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist was painted by Luca di Tommè in 1369.

Where can I see Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist?

Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist is held by Uffizi Gallery.

What movement is Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist?

Annunciation with SS. Francis, Nicholas, Thomas, and Evangelist is associated with Sienese School.

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