Adoration and Annunciation

The Prado Annunciation is a renowned altarpiece by Giovanni da Fiesole, better known as Fra Angelico, created in the 1420s during the Early renaissance. This masterpiece exemplifies his skill in Religious painting, depicting the moment of the Annunciation where the Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary her divine conceived role. Originally intended for a Dominican convent in Fiesole, it is now housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid. As one of three Annunciation altarpieces by Fra Angelico, it is considered the earliest of the series, highlighting his pioneering work in religious storytelling through art.