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The Archangel Gabriel
The Archangel Gabriel is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Luca Signorelli. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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Overview
The Archangel Gabriel is a painting created by Luca Signorelli in 1496 using oil paint. It is an example of early Renaissance art and is now part of the Walters Art Museum collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Archangel Gabriel, dressed in a red robe with a white collar and silver sleeves, holding a lily, a symbol of purity. The angel's large wings are spread wide, and it faces to the right, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Signorelli's skill in draftsmanship and foreshortening is evident in the detailed rendering of the angel's curly hair and the folds of its robe. The use of oil paint allows for rich colors and textures, as seen in the angel's attire and the landscape background.
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Artist
Luca Signorelli (c. 1441/1445 – 16 October 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter from Cortona, in Tuscany, who was noted in particular for his ability as a draftsman and his use of foreshortening. His massive frescos…
