description The Annunciation Overview
The Annunciation is an early Renaissance painting generally attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and dated to about 1472 to 1475. Painted in oil and tempera on a wooden panel, it shows the archangel Gabriel kneeling in a garden as he announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear Christ. The detailed vegetation, atmospheric landscape, and careful study of drapery reflect Leonardo's early training in Florence, and the painting is housed in the Uffizi Gallery.
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Did Leonardo da Vinci paint The Annunciation by himself?
The panel is generally attributed to the young Leonardo, although scholars have long discussed the possible involvement of Andrea del Verrocchio's workshop. Leonardo was training in Verrocchio's Florence studio during the period in which it was painted.
Why does the Virgin have an unusually long right arm in The Annunciation?
The apparent distortion may reflect Leonardo's attempt to account for the painting's original viewing angle and position. It can also be understood as an experiment by a young artist still mastering perspective across a wide horizontal panel.
What flowers does Gabriel hold in Leonardo's Annunciation?
Gabriel carries lilies, a traditional symbol of the Virgin Mary's purity. The carefully observed garden and distant landscape also anticipate Leonardo's lasting interest in plants, atmosphere, and the natural world.
Where is Leonardo's Annunciation displayed?
The painting is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. It is usually dated to around 1472 to 1475 and was made with oil and tempera on a wooden panel.
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