Virgin Annunciated 1527

Lorenzo Lotto's "Virgin Annunciated" (1527) depicts the moment of the Annunciation, a central event in Christian belief. The Virgin Mary, kneeling and clad in a red dress and blue cloak, is shown reacting to the Angel Gabriel's message (not depicted). Her hands are raised in a gesture of surprise and acceptance, her expression one of both humility and reverence. Lotto's signature meticulous detail is evident in the folds of her garments and the realistic depiction of the book resting on the lectern. This work is typical of Lotto's later style, characterized by intense emotionalism and a profound understanding of human psychology.