Offered by Antichità Castelbarco
Tuscan school,17th century
The Annunciation
Oil on canvas 55 x 73 cm In antique lacquered frame 73 x 92 cm
NB: The darker strip at the top of the canvas is the shadow of the frame
We offer this delightful Annunciation, attributed to a painter active in Tuscany, specifically from the Florentine school, in the first half of the 17th century. The style still reflects the pictorial stylistic features of the previous century, an extraordinarily fruitful artistic period that saw a succession of leading artistic figures, making Florence one of the most influential centres for painting at the time.
The work, certainly commissioned as an object of private devotion, follows the most typical iconographic pattern, with the Archangel Gabriel standing with outstretched wings in front of the Blessed Virgin, portrayed with unearthly beauty, who imperiously presents her with the supreme announcement.
Suspended in flight above a cloud, he holds white lilies, symbols of purity and chastity, in one hand, while the other points to the dove radiating light, emblem of the Holy Spirit, surrounded by a halo of intense glows and plays of light.
The dove of the Holy Spirit, depicted entering Mary's room and heading towards her, is also a symbol of the conception of Jesus through the Spirit.
Delevery information :
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We take great care We personally take care of the packaging, to which we devote a great deal of care: each work is carefully packed, first with arti- cle material, then with a custom-made wooden box.
Should you have the desire to see this or other works in person, we would be happy to welcome you to our gallery in Riva del Garda, Viale Giuseppe Canella 18, we are always open by appointment only.
