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The Annunciation by Piero del Pollaiuolo (1443-1496)
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The Annunciation by Piero del Pollaiuolo (1443-1496)
Piero del Pollaiuolo (1443-1496). Italian painter. The Annunciation. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany
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The Annunciation," painted by Piero del Pollaiuolo between 1472 and 1475, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance housed in the Gemaldegalerie in Berlin, Germany. This exquisite work of art depicts the biblical scene of the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God. Del Pollaiuolo's innovative use of perspective and detailed realism sets this painting apart from his contemporaries. The interior of the room is depicted with great care, from the intricately patterned floor to the delicate white lilies on the windowsill. Mary, seated and kneeling in prayer, is shown with an air of serene purity, her hands folded in supplication. The angel Gabriel, dressed in flowing robes and bearing a lily, stands before her, his wings spread in a graceful arc. The symbolism of the lilies is rich in meaning. The white lily represents Mary's purity and her role as the Mother of God, while the red lily symbolizes the blood of Christ, who will be born from her womb. The painting's intricate details, from the folds of Mary's robes to the delicate veins on Gabriel's wings, reveal the artist's mastery of the medium. The Annunciation is a testament to the artistic achievements of the Renaissance period and a reminder of the enduring power of religious art to inspire and captivate. This iconic work continues to captivate viewers with its beauty and intricacy, inviting us to contemplate the profound mysteries of the Christian faith.
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