Annunciation

Annunciation by Fra Angelico
Artist
Fra Angelico
Date
1442 - 1443
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Basilica di San Marco
The Fresco titled "Annunciation" by Fra Angelico is a quintessential example of Early renaissance art, showcasing his mastery in religious painting. Located in the Convent of San Marco in Florence, Italy, this piece is part of a larger series of approximately fifty Wall frescoes commissioned by Cosimo de' Medici. These works decoratively adorn the inside of friars' cells, cloister, chapter house, and corridors, all executed under Angelico's supervision. Among these, the "Annunciation" is the most renowned, capturing the sacred moment with delicate detail and spiritual significance.

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