The Annunciation (Fragment) 1311

This fragment from Duccio's *The Annunciation* (c. 1311) depicts the angel Gabriel, who has come to announce to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the son of God. Gabriel's expressive face and outstretched hand convey the significance of his message. The angel's flowing robes and the lily in the vase, a symbol of purity, create a sense of grace and reverence. Duccio, a leading artist of the Sienese school, was renowned for his masterful use of color and his delicate, elegant figures. This fragment demonstrates Duccio's ability to capture the emotional intensity and spiritual significance of a biblical event.