A professional graphic designer who uses her background in art history and restoration to create everyday objects you can enjoy in your home or as wearable art. It's a joy to bring the best art and design of ages past into everyday life, plus invitations and DIY party projects. If you don't already share my love for artists and illustrators such as Alphonse Mucha, Edmund Dulac, Beatrix Potter, Carl Larsson and John Tenniel, perhaps you'll discover a new enthusiasm.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Renaissance Angel Christmas Postcard Pinturicchio


 

Renaissance Angel Christmas Post Card - Pinturicchio

The Annunciation (detail) 1501by Pinturicchio

Detail of the Archangel Gabriel from Pinturicchio's fresco of the Annunciation at Santa Maria Maggiore in his native Umbrian town of Spello.

The rich Renaissance greens, reds and golds of Gabriel's robes are in vivid contrast to te more muted tones tone of the elaborate architectural details in the background. The traditional lilies held in Gabriel's hand are particularly graceful and finely done.

Perfect at Christmas time, beautiful and tasteful year round.

Matching note cards, Christmas cards, postage stamps, stickers and more are available in my gallery's Angels Collection.

About the original work of art:
Artist: Bernardino di Betto (Benedetto), Italian painter called Pinturicchio
Title: The Annunciation (detail)
Date: 1501
Period or Movement: Italian High Renaissance
Medium and Support: Fresco
Location: Collegiata di Santa Maria Maggiore, Spello
Notes: This particular fresco is signed "Bernardinvs Pintvrichivs Pervsinvs" ~ which I find quite charming.

Renaissance Angel Christmas Postcard Pinturicchio from Zazzle.com

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