The Annunciation

Leonardo da Vinci

Created:
Movement:
1472-1475
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Divine Encounter, Renaissance Composition
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Dimensions:
98 cm × 217 cm
medium:
Oil and tempera on panel
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The Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci

The Annunciation, created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1472 and 1475, is an exemplary work of the early Renaissance period, showcasing the artist's mastery in the use of oil and tempera on panel. This painting is significant for its innovative use of perspective and light, which were groundbreaking at the time and contributed to the development of Renaissance art. The composition depicts the biblical scene of the Angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive the Son of God, a theme that has been a central subject in Christian art. Leonardo's attention to detail and his ability to convey emotion through subtle gestures and expressions are evident in this work. As one of Leonardo's earliest known paintings, it reflects his burgeoning talent and foreshadows his later achievements in art and science. The painting is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, where it continues to be studied and admired for its artistic and historical significance.

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The Annunciation by Leonardo da Vinci

"The Annunciation," created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1472 and 1475, is an oil and tempera on panel painting that exemplifies the early Renaissance style with its use of perspective and detailed depiction of the biblical scene of the Angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive the Son of God. The artwork is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, and showcases Leonardo's emerging mastery of light, shadow, and anatomical precision.

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The Annunciation