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The Angel Gabriel, detail of the Annunciation, high relief by Donatello, in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
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The Angel Gabriel, detail of the Annunciation, high relief by Donatello, in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany
The Angel Gabriel, detail of the Annunciation, high relief by Donatello, in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany Florence Basilica of Santa Croce High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1435 ca.. Artist:Donato di Niccol di Betto Bardi known as Donatello
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-030978-0000
Media ID 33115919
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Acanthus Annunciation Archangel Gabriel Brier Herbaceous Life And Representations Of The Virgin Mantle Cloak Wingearly Renaissance Subject Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print captures the exquisite detail of "The Angel Gabriel, detail of the Annunciation" high relief sculpture by Donatello, housed in the magnificent Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Tuscany. The artwork itself dates back to around 1435 during the Early Renaissance period and showcases Donatello's mastery in sculpting. In this particular image, we see a close-up view of the angelic figure of Gabriel as he appears before Mary during the Annunciation. The artist has skillfully depicted every intricate feature and expression on Gabriel's face, conveying both reverence and awe. His flowing robes and elaborate hairdo reflect the fashion and clothing styles prevalent during that era. Adding to the visual richness is an acanthus plant or brier intricately carved alongside Gabriel. This vegetal element not only adds aesthetic beauty but also symbolizes growth, renewal, and life – themes often explored during Renaissance art. As we delve into this photograph further, we are transported back to Europe in the first millennium AD when religious narratives like these held immense significance for people's lives. The fusion of Early Renaissance with later Renaissance-Baroque styles can be observed here through its meticulous detailing combined with a sense of grandeur. This remarkable artwork continues to inspire viewers even today as it stands proudly within one of Florence's most revered basilicas. Through Alinari Fratelli's lens capturing this timeless masterpiece from 1920-1930 ca. , we are reminded once again why Donatello remains one of history's greatest sculptors whose works continue to resonate across centuries.
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