Renaissance Angel Christmas Postcard 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.