Annunciation 1725

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "Annunciation" (1725) is a vibrant Baroque masterpiece that showcases the artist's signature dramatic use of light and color. The painting depicts the moment when the Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of God. Tiepolo's dynamic composition captures the moment with dramatic lighting, emphasizing the heavenly light that illuminates the scene. This work is a striking example of Tiepolo's mastery of the Baroque style, characterized by theatricality and an emphasis on movement and emotion. The painting is currently located in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.