Annunciation (detail) 1510

Antoniazzo Romano's "Annunciation (detail)" from 1510 depicts a scene from the Biblical story of the Annunciation. The central figure is God the Father, seated on a cloud, with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Below him, a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, descends towards earth with rays of light emanating from its wings. The fresco showcases a characteristic of early Renaissance painting: vivid color and detail. This detail from a larger work allows viewers to appreciate the artist's skill in capturing the divine and symbolic elements of this pivotal moment in Christian tradition.