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Terracotta polychrome lunette of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, work by Andrea della Robbia, depicting the annunciation
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Terracotta polychrome lunette of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, work by Andrea della Robbia, depicting the annunciation
Terracotta polychrome lunette of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, work by Andrea della Robbia, depicting the annunciation. Florence Ospedale degli Innocenti Lunette Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1420-1480 ca.. Artist:Della Robbia, Andrea
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-003180-0000
Media ID 33123281
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Annunciation Archangel Gabriel Book Cabinet Work Flower Lectern Life And Representations Of The Virgin Lily Vase Vegetable Virgin Mary Wingearly Renaissance Abstract Concept And Symbol Applied Arts And Crafts Subject Type Of Representation
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This photograph captures a stunning terracotta polychrome lunette of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, created by the masterful hands of Andrea della Robbia. The artwork beautifully depicts the annunciation, a significant event in Christian tradition. The lunette, dating back to the Early Renaissance period between 1420 and 1480, showcases Della Robbia's exceptional talent in creating intricate and lifelike sculptures. Every detail is meticulously crafted, from the delicate features of each figure to the vibrant colors that bring them to life. In this particular scene, we witness an angelic figure identified as Archangel Gabriel standing before Virgin Mary. With his wings gracefully spread wide open, he holds a lily - symbolizing purity - while delivering God's message to Mary with utmost reverence. Mary herself appears humble yet filled with grace as she receives this divine revelation. Clutching a book in her hand and surrounded by blooming flowers and lush vegetation in vases nearby, she represents fertility and new beginnings. The lunette is housed within the Florence Ospedale degli Innocenti, adding another layer of historical significance to this remarkable piece of art. Its fusion of Renaissance-Baroque styles further highlights its importance within European artistic heritage. This photograph was captured around 1890 by Alinari Fratelli who expertly preserved every intricate detail for future generations to admire. It serves as a testament not only to Andrea della Robbia's genius but also to the enduring power of art itself – transcending time and connecting us with centuries-old stories that continue to inspire awe and contemplation today.
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