Annunciation 1443

Fra Angelico's "Annunciation" (1443) is a fresco housed in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence. The artwork depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, announcing she will give birth to Jesus. Angelico's signature style is evident in the serene figures and the luminous, almost ethereal, depiction of light. The setting, a cloistered garden, reinforces the sense of peace and tranquility. This piece is a quintessential example of Early Renaissance art, showcasing the period's renewed interest in realism and the exploration of human emotions within a spiritual context.