Annunciation 

Francesco Solimena painted the 'Annunciation' with oil on canvas. The composition swirls with dynamic movement, from the Virgin Mary at the lower left to the explosion of divine light and cherubic figures above. Solimena's use of colour is strategic, anchoring the scene with Mary’s deep blues and reds, which then give way to the golden hues of the heavens. This contrast visually separates the earthly and divine realms, yet the upward surge of forms creates a cohesive flow. The architecture that frames the scene isn't merely a backdrop, but interacts with the figures. The semiotic interplay between the earthly and the heavenly, as depicted here, invites ongoing interpretation. Consider how the Baroque aesthetic aimed to destabilize established meanings, engaging viewers in a sensory and intellectual experience that questions fixed perspectives and values.