Annunciation (Fragment) 1311

This fragment, *Annunciation*, is part of the *Maestà* altarpiece painted by Duccio di Buoninsegna in 1311. Duccio was a pivotal figure in the Sienese School of painting and his *Maestà* is considered one of the most important works of the early Italian Renaissance. This fragment depicts the angel Gabriel, a central figure in the Annunciation, with his wings spread and entering a doorway. The angel, dressed in a blue and pink tunic, carries a lily, a symbol of purity, in his hand. Duccio’s intricate detailing and graceful figures, particularly his portrayal of the angel, are hallmarks of his style and influenced generations of Italian artists.