Antonello da Messina’s Virgin of the Annunciation is one of the most striking and intimate portraits of the Renaissance, an image that captures the moment of divine revelation with extraordinary psychological depth. Unlike the elaborate interiors of Northern European annunciations, Antonello reduces the scene to its essential elements: a dark background, a lectern with an open book, and the Virgin herself, illuminated with serene clarity.
Mary’s blue mantle, rendered with meticulous attention to light and shadow, frames her calm, contemplative face as she lifts a hand in quiet astonishment. Her gesture is subtle yet profoundly human, embodying both humility and inner strength. The delicate halo, barely visible against the dark backdrop, reinforces the spiritual gravity of the moment without distracting from the realism of her expression.
This high-resolution reproduction highlights the work’s finely layered textures, jewel-like colors, and the masterful blend of Italian and Netherlandish techniques that define Antonello’s style.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 12x16 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls
✔️ 18x24 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 24x32 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
Printed and shipped from the U.S.
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