Angel from the Annunciation to the Virgin 1560 - 1585

"Angel from the Annunciation to the Virgin" is a painting by Jacopo Tintoretto, created sometime between 1560 and 1585. The painting features a dramatic portrayal of an angel, with wings outstretched, as he descends from the heavens. Tintoretto's dynamic composition and use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrast between light and dark, create a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of the Venetian Renaissance style. The painting is a powerful reminder of the angel's role as a messenger of divine grace.