Artwork
Copy after The Angel Appearing to Zacharias, Domenico Ghirlandaio in the Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella (Florence)
Copy after The Angel Appearing to Zacharias, Domenico Ghirlandaio in the Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella (Florence) is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Domenico Ghirlandaio. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour depicts a scene from a church, showing a group of people in robes gathered around a central event.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour depicts a scene from a church, showing a group of people in robes gathered around a central event. The artwork is a copy of a fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio in the Tornabuoni Chapel.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows an angel appearing to Zacharias, a priest, in a richly decorated church setting. The figures are arranged around the central figures, conveying a sense of importance and reverence.
Technique & Style
The watercolour captures the intricate details of the original fresco, including the ornate decorations and the varied colours of the figures' robes. Although the original is a Renaissance work, the copy's watercolour medium is reminiscent of later artistic movements.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was created by Cesare Mariannecci as a copy for the Arundel Society. It was later acquired by the current institution in 1995, having been previously held by the National Gallery of London.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi (2 June 1448 – 11 January 1494), professionally known as Domenico Ghirlandaio (also spelt as Ghirlandajo), was an Italian Renaissance painter born in Florence.
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