The Annunciation

Artwork Information

Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (attributed)

Date: c. 1472–1475

Medium: Oil on panel

Dimensions: 98 cm × 217 cm (38 in × 85 in)

Location: Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Period: Early Renaissance

This iconic painting depicts the moment the Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive the Son of God. Leonardo's masterful use of perspective, light, and detail showcases the burgeoning artistic innovations of the Renaissance. The serene yet profound scene, the meticulously rendered landscape, and the anatomical accuracy of the figures are hallmarks of Leonardo's genius, even in his early works.