Simone Martini, Annunciation, 1333, tempera on panel, 72 1/2 x 82 5/8" or 184 x 210 cm. (Uffizi, Florence) Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
To actually see this painting at the Uffizi is a profound experience. At least for someone who appreciates the great artistic achievement. Someone with a pedestrian attitude about authentic beauty in historical context could never comprehend that.
Super appropriate post-church video - I appreciate the smooth transition, lol. If I was taken aback by the facial expressions of the last video... Mary's expression doesn't quite track with this moment. 😅 It's absolutely gorgeous, though. I love the just-landed drape, the speech bubble, the red and blue of Mary's clothing, their halos, etc. Really beautiful details throughout.
