Annunciation

Annunciation by Fra Angelico
Artist
Fra Angelico
Date
1425 - 1428 ; Fiesole , Italy
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Museo del Prado
Fra Angelico's Annunciation (1425–1428) is a masterpiece of Early Renaissance art, located in the Convent of San Marco in Fiesole, Italy. This profound religious painting depicts the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of God. Painted as a fresco under Fra Angelico’s direct supervision, it exemplifies delicate use of light and perspective characteristic of the period. Although mainly executed as a fresco, Angelico also created related works on panels using tempera, showcasing his mastery in blending spiritual devotion with artistic innovation.

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