Renzo Antonelli - Annunciation

The Annunciation is a popular iconography throughout the history of Western art, as well as Byzantine art. It is recurrent in all historical periods from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The Annunciation is narrated in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. Iconographically, there are simple variations featuring only the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary, and more complex variations depicting the interior of the Madonna's house or even city views, as in this case.

The work of artist Renzo Antonelli is distinguished by a highly classical and traditional sculptural style. The primary objective is to achieve a perfectly naturalistic rendering of the subjects and the space surrounding them. The composition is based on perfect linear perspective, evident from the urban view between the two figures, who thus appear inserted into a concrete and measurable space. The Virgin Mary and the Archangel Gabriel occupy nearly the entire surface of the bas-relief, their slightly elongated and sinuous forms emerging from the ample drapery of their robes. Their figures, in their positions and gestures, are virtually complementary, creating, within the overall balance of the work, a perfect compositional harmony. The formal attention to detail is also impeccable, in the naturalistic rendering of the faces and hands.

Artist Renzo Antonelli stands out for his classical and traditional sculptural style. His work demonstrates a strong academic background, evident in his naturalistic language and the overall harmony of his compositions.

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