The Angel of the Annunciation 1527

"The Angel of the Annunciation" is a 1527 oil painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Lorenzo Lotto. The artwork, measuring 75 x 55 cm, portrays the angel Gabriel in a moment of intense devotion, poised in motion with outstretched wings, a lily in hand, and a dove above. The angelic figure's dramatic pose and the delicate folds of the pink robe create a sense of both power and fragility, characteristic of Lotto's style. This painting, a powerful example of religious art, exemplifies Lotto's skill in capturing emotion and movement in his works.