Picture library
Three of Fra Angelico's Annunications
Fra Angelico
c. 1430
The Annunciation
Prado, Madrid
From the convent of San Domencio in Fiesole.
The design of the central image was reused by Fra Angelico in the
Cortona Annunciation and in the
fresco at the head of the staircase leading to the dormitory in San Marco.
The five predella pictures, painted on the same panel, depict the story of the Virgin.
Fra Angelico
1433-4
The Annunciation
Museo Diocesano, Cortona
Executed for the church San Domenico at Cortona.
The painting repeats the design of the main panel of the
Prado altarpiece in a more elaborate architectural setting.
The predella depicts six episodes in the life of the Virgin.
Fra Angelico
late 1430's
The Annunciation
Convento di San Marco, Florence
This fresco is situated on the wall of the southern corridor, on the upper floor in front of the staircase.
The inscription on the pavement reads 'Salve, Mater pietatis / et totius Trinitatis / nobile triclinium / Maria.
The architecture reflects Michelozzo's designs.
Maestro di Loreto Aprutino
First half of 15th century
Ponte di Capello
Loreto Aprutino, Pescara
Detail of a fresco of the Last Judgement on the controfacciata of the church of Santa Maria in Piano in Loreto Aprutino.
The artist was from Abruzzo and active in the first half of the 15th century.
Ansano di Michele Ciampinti, known as Sano
Late 15th - early 16th century
Madonna del Soccorso
Museo Amedeo Lia, La Spezia
The attribution to Ansano di Michele is contested - there is a long article in the excellent guide book. The museum is well worth a visit.
Master of the Johnson Nativity
1475-1485
Madonna del Soccorso
Santo Spirito, Florence
The Virgin frees a child and his mother from the devil. Popular with the Augustinian order, who connected it with the debate over the Immaculate Conception.
Gerino da Pistoia
1502
Madonna del Soccorso
Museo Civico, Borgo San Sepolcro
Originally from Sant'Agostino.
Gerino da Pistoia was a pupil of Perugino.
