Annunciation 1445

Filippo Lippi's "Annunciation" (1445) is a masterpiece of Early Renaissance art depicting the moment when the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. The scene is set within a meticulously rendered architectural framework, with the figures of the Angel and Mary separated by a column. Lippi's use of linear perspective and realistic detail gives the scene a sense of depth and space, while the soft colors and gentle expressions of the figures convey a sense of serenity and devotion. This painting exemplifies the Early Renaissance interest in classical art and architecture, while simultaneously embracing the religious themes of the period.