The artwork titled “The Annunciation,” created by Rogier van der Weyden in 1440, is an oil painting on a panel that forms part of a triptych. It belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement and measures 36.5 by 89 centimeters. This religious painting is housed in the Sabauda Gallery in Turin, Italy.
“The Annunciation” depicts the biblical scene of the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and become the mother of Jesus, marking a significant moment in Christian theology. The triptych format is divided into three sections. The central panel focuses on Mary, seated and surrounded by a serene, domestic setting, receiving the divine message from Gabriel, who is adorned with ornate robes and angelic wings. The left panel portrays a kneeling male figure, typically the donor or patron of the artwork. The right panel illustrates the Visitation, the encounter between Mary and her cousin Elizabeth. Van der Weyden’s attention to detail, rich colors, and expressive figures exemplify the Northern Renaissance’s emphasis on realism and devotion.
