The Annunciation with two Kneeling Donors

The Annunciation with two Kneeling Donors by Filippo Lippi
Artist
Filippo Lippi
Date
1455
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
National Gallery of Ancient Art (GNAA)
"The Annunciation with two Kneeling Donors" by Filippo Lippi is a remarkable religious painting from the Early renaissance period. Executed on a panel, it depicts the Virgin Mary receiving the angel Gabriel's message. Lippi’s mastery of Tempera and oil paints brings a luminous quality to the scene. The composition includes two kneeling donors, emphasizing the importance of personal devotion. As a Carmelite priest and influential Early renaissance artist, Lippi's work combines spiritual depth with pioneering techniques, influencing many future painters like Botticelli and his own son, Filippino Lippi.

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