Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

The Annunciation (detail)

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

Faithfully adhering to the Florentine tradition, Alessio Baldovinetti made refined use of a clear, almost sharp line, together with a great curiosity for the tiniest details. In this work, note the slender elegance of the Madonna, whose traditional gesture of reverent surprise at the angel's announcement has been replaced by an almost mannered pose, worthy of some worldly ritual. The artist attempts a perspective view by setting the scene under a portico, thus creating a background plane with the tops of the trees that can be seen above the surrounding wall.

Keywords

Florence, Italy, Florence, Italy : San Giorgio alla Costa, Style: Italian Early Renaissance, School: Early Renaissance, Movement: Renaissance, Florentine, Painting;, Painting

Geographic Location

Florence, Italy; Florence, Italy : San Giorgio alla Costa

Type

StillImage

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Holding Location

University of South Florida

Identifier

A01-LIF1195

The Annunciation (detail)

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