Every time I manage to visit the Uffizi, and I walk from the large "Giotto" room into the smaller one where this painting is kept.... it always surprises me. It is truly a marvel of elegance. One of the most elegant I've seen, for sure. (and then I proceed to the room with the small GIottino painting (among various other remarkable, way larger works) and I always wonder why Giottino not much more famous... but I'm going off-topic ;-) )
although being new to art i remember being at a jumble sale and finding a book called art history of the world, its a big book and goes through everything froma ancient egypt to modern times, when i saw this painting by simone martini i instantly read about it, its absolutley gorgeous
also one thing that wasnt mentioned here is that from what ive read the blue dress of virgin mary was actually ultramarine, makes this painting even more beautiful
The detail of the textile of the angel's cloak is dizzying. The artist draped the pattern to follow the curve of the folds. This is insanely difficult.
2:22 If the book were to be The Bible, the time the picture is depicting it would be part of the Hebrew Bible. Something one wouldn't have expected to have been prominently promoted within the Christian faith back then.🤔
@@smarthistory-art-history Thanks for reiterating that point. My comment was solely concerning the book and what it could have been. The depiction of the four prophets from the 'Old Testament' illustrates how the Church selectively chose elements of the 'traditional faith' to help reinforce the credibility of the the 'new' religion.
Tradition often trumps logic in art of this period. The Bible in Mary's hand, or on a stand before her, is a standard attribute in Annunciation scenes such as this. There is little that is historically accurate here anyway (clothing, vessels, etc.), that clearly wasn't the point. Nevertheless it is an interesting observation. Perhaps our cultural moment desires more fidelity to history than did the early Renaissance.
@@smarthistory-art-history I thought the tartar silk that the archangel Gabriel wears was historically accurate (there is a fragment of this silk reputed to be from the tomb of Pope Benedict XI who died in 1304) Also the fabric of his cloak is representing the fabrics wove in Siena at the time? I mean international trade was as important then as it is today.
Ooooo, that FACE! Still gets to me. 🙊😂 Seriously, why portray her with that expression and body language at a moment like this? It must've been before Gabriel's golden words reached her and the shock of having a strange man invading her space and interrupting her devotion. I'd react similarly in a similar situation.
Wow. It's a real treat to get all these new Smarthistory videos all of a sudden. Thanks.
Thank you for the kind words. We have several more videos almost ready to publish.
Every time I manage to visit the Uffizi, and I walk from the large "Giotto" room into the smaller one where this painting is kept.... it always surprises me. It is truly a marvel of elegance. One of the most elegant I've seen, for sure.
(and then I proceed to the room with the small GIottino painting (among various other remarkable, way larger works) and I always wonder why Giottino not much more famous... but I'm going off-topic ;-) )
This is my all-time favorite Annunciation! I love Marys face - she’s hesitant, almost reluctant.
although being new to art i remember being at a jumble sale and finding a book called art history of the world, its a big book and goes through everything froma ancient egypt to modern times, when i saw this painting by simone martini i instantly read about it, its absolutley gorgeous
Wonderful & informative, thanks!
Beautiful!!!!
also one thing that wasnt mentioned here is that from what ive read the blue dress of virgin mary was actually ultramarine, makes this painting even more beautiful
The detail of the textile of the angel's cloak is dizzying. The artist draped the pattern to follow the curve of the folds. This is insanely difficult.
Love it!
2:22 If the book were to be The Bible, the time the picture is depicting it would be part of the Hebrew Bible.
Something one wouldn't have expected to have been prominently promoted within the Christian faith back then.🤔
Old Testament prophecy was key for Christians as we explain in the video.
@@smarthistory-art-history Thanks for reiterating that point.
My comment was solely concerning the book and what it could have been.
The depiction of the four prophets from the 'Old Testament' illustrates how the Church selectively chose elements of the 'traditional faith' to help reinforce the credibility of the the 'new' religion.
Tradition often trumps logic in art of this period. The Bible in Mary's hand, or on a stand before her, is a standard attribute in Annunciation scenes such as this. There is little that is historically accurate here anyway (clothing, vessels, etc.), that clearly wasn't the point. Nevertheless it is an interesting observation. Perhaps our cultural moment desires more fidelity to history than did the early Renaissance.
@@smarthistory-art-history I thought the tartar silk that the archangel Gabriel wears was historically accurate (there is a fragment of this silk reputed to be from the tomb of Pope Benedict XI who died in 1304) Also the fabric of his cloak is representing the fabrics wove in Siena at the time? I mean international trade was as important then as it is today.
thanx 🇪🇬☕🙋💕
Ooooo, that FACE! Still gets to me. 🙊😂
Seriously, why portray her with that expression and body language at a moment like this? It must've been before Gabriel's golden words reached her and the shock of having a strange man invading her space and interrupting her devotion. I'd react similarly in a similar situation.
Plz hindi me bnaye
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