The Virgin of the Annunciation

Artist: Bartolo di Fredi
Artwork: The Virgin of the Annunciation
Description: The Virgin of the Annunciation is a tempera on panel painting by the Italian artist Bartolo di Fredi. It is a small work, measuring just 18.5 by 14.5 centimeters. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary at the moment she receives the Annunciation from the angel Gabriel. She is shown seated on a bench, with her hands folded in prayer. The angel Gabriel is shown kneeling before her, with his wings outstretched. The painting is in the style of the Italian Gothic, and is characterized by its use of bright colors and gold leaf.
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