Salvator Mundi, The Angel of the Annunciation and the Virgin Annunciate 1404 - 1407

This three-paneled artwork, made by Gherardo Starnina, presents a series of divine figures set against a shimmering gold ground. The verticality and symmetry of the piece—each panel framed by arches and separated by ornate columns—evoke a sense of hierarchical order. The structure is divided into three distinct yet connected spaces. On the left, we see the angel, kneeling in a posture of reverence. In the center, Christ sits regally, and on the right is the Virgin Mary. Each figure is rendered with a delicate line. Their garments, painted in soft hues of blue and pink, create a rhythmic balance across the panels. The gold ground is not merely decorative, it signifies a divine realm. The meticulous detail in the patterns and textures, combined with the symbolic use of color, invites a deeper contemplation of the artwork's meaning and its interplay with the viewer's own understanding of faith and art.