{"product_id":"virgin-of-the-annunciation-antonello-da-messina","title":"Virgin of the Annunciation - Antonello da Messina","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntonello da Messina's \"Virgin of the Annunciation\" captures the Virgin Mary at the moment of the Annunciation, rendered with remarkable detail and emotional depth characteristic of the Early Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntonello da Messina's \"Virgin of the Annunciation\", painted around 1475, is a striking example of Early Renaissance portraiture. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary at the moment of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel informs her that she will conceive and bear a son. Antonello was one of the first Italian painters to master the use of oil paint, a technique he probably learned in Flanders. This allowed him to achieve a remarkable level of detail and realism in his work. The Virgin is shown in three-quarter view, her hands raised in a gesture of surprise and acceptance. She wears a dark blue mantle that covers her head and shoulders, and a simple black dress. Her face is serene and contemplative, with a slight hint of a smile. A halo surrounds her head, indicating her holiness. Before her is an open book, presumably the scriptures she was reading when the angel appeared. The background is a dark, undefined space, which serves to focus attention on the figure of the Virgin. The light falls softly on her face and hands, creating a sense of depth and volume. The painting is characterised by its simplicity and clarity, as well as its emotional intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-and-child-giovanni-bellini\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child - Giovanni Bellini — Giovanni Bellini\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christ-mocked-fra-angelico\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist Mocked - Fra Angelico — Fra Angelico\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonello da Messina","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736942420303,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736944222543,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736944255311,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736944288079,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736944320847,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Virgin-of-the-Annunciation_Poster_CompositorV1_1779235924387.jpg?v=1779236064","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/virgin-of-the-annunciation-antonello-da-messina","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}