Pictured to the left is a religious alter-piece done by Simone Martini of Italy. This piece is a beautifully done work that features one of the most popular themes in Christian history, the Annunciation. It features the Angel Gabriel giving the message of Christ’s birth to Mary, and the scene is depicted over a beautiful and impressive background of gold-leaf. One interesting aspect of this work is the fact that Martini literally created the piece with actual written words flowing from Gabriel’s mouth in Mary’s direction, depicting his message to her so that the painting could also be read. Mary sits and quietly listens, looking reverent and modest, and is depicted in blue like always. This painting shows the importance of the Virgin Mary in Christian religion and the significance of the Annunciation scene, as it is a theme that is often repeated.
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