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LIPPI, Filippo, called Filippino (1457-1504)
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LIPPI, Filippo, called Filippino (1457-1504)
LIPPI, Filippo, called Filippino (1457-1504). Virgin from the Annunciation. 1483-1484. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Tempera on wood. ITALY. San Gimignano. Civic Museum
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This stunning work of art is a tempera on wood painting titled "Virgin from the Annunciation," created by the renowned Italian artist Filippo Lippi, also known as Filippino Lippi, between 1483 and 1484. The painting is a prime example of the Quattrocento period in Renaissance art, which is characterized by its exploration of perspective, depth, and realistic representation. The vertical composition of the painting draws the viewer's eye upwards, as the Virgin Mary, dressed in rich blue robes, sits in a serene and contemplative pose, her hands folded in prayer. The Annunciation scene unfolds above her, with the angel Gabriel, dressed in white robes and wings, bending down to deliver the news of her impending motherhood. The colors used in the painting are vibrant and rich, with the warm tones of the angel's robes contrasting beautifully with the cool blues and whites of Mary's garments. This masterpiece is currently housed in the Civic Museum of San Gimignano, Italy, a testament to the town's rich artistic heritage. The painting's intricate details and lifelike depiction of the human form are a testament to Lippi's skill as a painter and his contribution to the development of Renaissance art. The scene of the Annunciation is a popular one in Christian art, and Lippi's interpretation is both unique and captivating, inviting viewers to contemplate the profound significance of this biblical moment.
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