1500 (ca.), Francesco Bissolo, The Annunciation -- Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena)
From the museum label:
Francesco Bissolo was a student of Giovanni Bellini. From this master Bissolo learned to describe form with color and light, a much-celebrated technique of the Venetian School. This soft tonalism is evident in the rich colors of Mary's room, the warm light that bathes her chamber and the early morning landscape.
Bissolo has depicted the moment that the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will miraculously bear a son. This momentous salutation marks the beginning of Christ's earthly life and was one of the most popular subjects in Renaissance art. There are many ways to represent this dramatic subject. Bissolo imagined this mystical moment with poise, clarity, and decorum. By silhouetting the two faces against the darker forms, the artist encourages the viewer to meditate on the meaning of the mystery.
1500 (ca.), Francesco Bissolo, The Annunciation -- Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena)
From the museum label:
Francesco Bissolo was a student of Giovanni Bellini. From this master Bissolo learned to describe form with color and light, a much-celebrated technique of the Venetian School. This soft tonalism is evident in the rich colors of Mary's room, the warm light that bathes her chamber and the early morning landscape.
Bissolo has depicted the moment that the Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will miraculously bear a son. This momentous salutation marks the beginning of Christ's earthly life and was one of the most popular subjects in Renaissance art. There are many ways to represent this dramatic subject. Bissolo imagined this mystical moment with poise, clarity, and decorum. By silhouetting the two faces against the darker forms, the artist encourages the viewer to meditate on the meaning of the mystery.