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Fra Angelico: Annunciation (1438–45)

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Fra Angelico (Italian, 1395-1455), Annunciation, 1438–45, fresco, 85 x 126 inches (San Marco, Florence), Image Source: smarthistory.org

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Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, “Fra Angelico, The Annunciation,” in Smarthistory, May 18, 2021, accessed June 25, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/fra-angelico-the-annunciation-c-1438-47/.

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  1. Bridgette's avatar Bridgette says:
    November 19, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    Those colorful wings are delightful!

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 21, 2023 at 5:50 am

      The wings are my favorite part! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Bridgette. 🙂🌻

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  2. Ana Daksina's avatar Ana Daksina says:
    November 19, 2023 at 5:21 pm

    How could the face of Mary possibly be rendered more accurately, in all the subtleties of that moment? And the posture of the angel, majesty greeting majesty. It’s no wonder this is such a widely admired work.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 21, 2023 at 5:49 am

      Good morning, Ana! Those wings are my favorite part. 🙂❤️🌻

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      1. Ana Daksina's avatar Ana Daksina says:
        November 21, 2023 at 10:12 am

        🤗

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  3. Andy's avatar Andy says:
    November 20, 2023 at 11:39 am

    Gosh! I remember having to discuss this painting in Study of Art lessons at school way back then. Despite that, I still really like it!

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 21, 2023 at 5:37 am

      I am happy you enjoy this, Andy. Thanks for visiting and sharing your memory. 🙂🌻

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  4. Chandra Lynn's avatar Chandra Lynn says:
    November 20, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    I’m sharing one of Fra Angelico’s pieces on my blog today. 😀 Publishes in a few minutes.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 21, 2023 at 5:36 am

      Wonderful! I look forward to reading your post, Chandra Lynn. 🙂🌻

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