The Annunciation
- Artist
- Piero della Francesca
- Date
- c.1460
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery of Umbria (Palazzo dei Priori)
Piero della Francesca's ‘The Annunciation’ can be found within 'The Legend of the True Cross', painted in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo. A masterpiece of the Early Renaissance, this fresco serves as an important representation of religious art, and showcases the artist's ability to incorporate depth and detail into his works. The Annunciation portrays the moment when the Angel Gabriel informs the Virgin Mary of her forthcoming pregnancy, a key moment captured with grace and divinity, reflecting Francesco’s mastery within the genre of religious painting.
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