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Circa: Circa Late 1800's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 12 ¼" Width – 16 ½"
Manufacturer: T.W. Norman & Co.
This is a rare and special Victorian print titled, "The Annunciation" by famous early Italian Renaissance painter, Fra Angelico (c.1395-1455).
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| In Italy, he became known as "Il Beato Angelico", meaning "The Blessed Angelico", which was in reference to his skills in painting religious subjects. He was also known to his contemporaries as "Fra Giovanni da Fiesole", meaning "Friar or Father John from Fiesole". This famous scene depicts the Virgin Mary with Archangel Gabriel. Gabriel is visiting Mary to reveal to her that she will give birth to Jesus. Gabriel has been called "The Angel of Life", and is said to appear to people when they are on the brink of a new beginning, especially a conception or birth. Gabriel is known to be the bearer of Good News! This inspirational piece is in excellent original condition with great detail. It is hand-colored with special gold highlights. At the bottom of the print, there are two sets of words written in Italian. I cannot make out the top row of letters, but I believe the bottom row of letters read as follows: "VIRGINIS INTACTE CVM VENER IS ANTE FIGVRAM PRFTEREVMDO CAVE NE SILEATVR AVE". The frame and glass are original to the print and the wood frame is painted gold. Original wood back. The original paper backing is torn, but there is writing at the top and bottom that is fully intact. The top reads: "T.W. Norman & Co., Art Dealers, Pictures and Frames, 44 Bromfield St., Factory 47 Field, Boston". The bottom reads: "2540 FIRENZE. – Museo di S. Marco. – L’Annunziazione della Vergine. Beato Angelico." (2540 Florence - The Announcement of the Virgin – The Blessed Angelico) Old, original wire hanger. Circa late 1800’s. |
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