Artwork
The Annunciation
The Annunciation is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francesco del Cossa. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
Francesco del Cossa's 'The Annunciation' is a tempera painting from around 1470, characteristic of the early Renaissance period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of the Annunciation, featuring an angel and the Virgin Mary in an ornate room, with a cityscape visible through the arches.
Technique & Style
Cossa's use of tempera achieves a sense of depth and texture, evident in the intricate details of the room's architecture and the figures' clothing.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection, created by an artist who worked in Ferrara and later Bologna, known for his frescoes and religious paintings.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Born in Ferrara around 1436, Francesco del Cossa trained under his father Cristofano, a stonemason who also painted.
