Artwork
Annunciation to Mary
Annunciation to Mary is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Annunciation to Mary' is a depiction of a significant scene involving two women and an angel.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features a crowned woman, likely Mary, with clasped hands, and an angel holding a lily, a symbol of purity. The composition suggests a moment of reverence or prayer, likely representing the Annunciation, a pivotal event in Christian tradition.
Technique & Style
The angel is dressed in a red and gold robe with large wings, while the woman wears a blue robe. The dark background features an arched doorway, creating a sense of depth and solemnity. The use of color and composition contributes to the overall mood of the scene.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
