GHIRLANDAIO, Domenico: Annunciation

Annunciation by Domenico Ghirlandaio Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449–1494) was one of Florence's most celebrated Renaissance masters, renowned for his luminous frescoes and meticulous attention to architectural detail. Located above the Porta della Mandorla in Florence's cathedral, this Annunciation exemplifies the Florentine tradition of integrating religious narratives into the urban fabric while showcasing the artist's characteristic blend of spiritual reverence and naturalistic observation. The composition captures the pivotal moment when the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear Christ, rendered with the graceful proportions and harmonious perspective that defined late 15th-century Italian Renaissance aesthetics.