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The Annunciation

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Separated by a vertical, column-like partition, a woman to our right kneels opposite a winged angel to our left, who also kneels and holds the stem of a long white lily propped against one shoulder in this horizontal painting. The upper corners are curved, suggesting the panel was set in an arched frame. Both people have pale, peachy skin with a yellow cast, delicate facial features, and starburst-like gold halos hovering over blond, curly hair. To our left, the angel faces our right in profile, one hand held to the chest as the other, resting on the raised knee, holds the stem of the lily. The angel wears a voluminous, lavender-purple robe tied in pleats at the waist with a gold cord. The neckline is marigold orange, and the cuffs and hem are edged with gold. The wings emerging from the shoulder blades are made of rounded, gold and blue feathers like the eyes of peacock feathers. A white dove hovers above the angel’s head and gold rays extend toward the woman, to our right. The woman kneels, facing our left in profile, her head bowed. A gauzy white head covering is tied around her hair. She holds the sides of her deep blue robe at her chest, over a coral-red dress. The hem of the blue robe is edged with gold lettering resembling writing. She clutches a small, thick book with a teal-blue cover and gold edges in one hand at her chest. The angel and woman are separated by a slate-gray, column or partition, and the room behind each person is slightly different. The angel is set in a room with stone-gray walls with a doorway on the back wall, and rectangular openings on the wall to our left. The salmon-pink floor spans both rooms, but is banded with gray along the bottom edge of the painting to our right. The woman is in a room with a bench and shelves holding a thick book and a pink flower in a glass vase. A darkened doorway opens, presumably into another room, opposite us. A curtain hangs down along the partition in front of the angel, perhaps indicating that a window separates them. The rays emanating from the dove also disappear behind the partition to reemerge on the other side, suggesting a window.
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Fra Filippo Lippi

Early Life and Training

Fra Filippo Lippi, O.Carm. (c. 1406 – 8 October 1469), was an Italian painter of the Quattrocento (15th century). Born in Florence, Italy, to Tommaso, a butcher, and his wife, Lippi's early life was marked by the loss of both parents at a young age. He was sent to live with his aunt Mona Lapaccia, who later proved too poor to support him.

Artistic Career

Lippi's artistic career began in the 1430s, with his earliest known works dating back to this period. His style, characterized by a delicate and refined use of color, was influenced by the likes of Paolo Uccello (https://WahooArt.com/@@/7YYSME-Paolo-Uccello-Madonna) and Piero Della Francesca (https://WahooArt.com/@@/8LT4KF-Piero-Della-Francesca-Elevation-of-a-human-head). Lippi's most famous works include "The Annunciation" and the "Seven Saints," commissioned by the Medici family.

Notable Works and Style

* The Annunciation (Museum of Florence, https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3CPVX) * Seven Saints (Uffizi Gallery, https://WahooArt.com/@/Fra-Filippo-Lippi) * Characterized by a linear, elegant style, Lippi's work embodies the spirit of the Quattrocento

Personal Life and Controversies

Lippi's life was marked by controversy, including his abduction of a beautiful novice, Lucrezia Buti, with whom he had a son, Filippino Lippi, who also became a painter. This relationship led to Lippi's appointment as commendatory Rector (Rettore commendatario) of S. Quirico in Legania.

Legacy and Death

Lippi died on or about 8 October 1469, in Spoleto, where he had been commissioned to paint scenes from the life of the Virgin for the apse of the cathedral. His legacy is marked by his influence on later artists, including Sandro Botticelli (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandro_Botticelli), who was also active in Florence during this period.
  • Key Dates: 1406 (born) - 1469 (died)
  • Notable Works: The Annunciation, Seven Saints
  • Influences: Paolo Uccello, Piero Della Francesca
  • Style: Quattrocento, Linear, Elegant

Explore More on WahooArt.com

* Fra Filippo Lippi's Artworks (https://WahooArt.com/@/Fra-Filippo-Lippi) * Italian Renaissance Art (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florentine_Renaissance_art)

Early Life and Training

Fra Filippo Lippi, an Italian painter of the Quattrocento, was born in Florence in 1406 to Tommaso, a butcher, and his wife. As a young child, Lippi showed little interest in studying, instead spending his time sketching pictures on his own books and those of others.

Artistic Career

Lippi's artistic talent caught the attention of the prior, who provided him with the opportunity to learn painting. In 1432, Filippo Lippi left the monastery, although he was not released from his vows. His travels took him to Ancona and Naples, where he was captured by Barbary pirates and kept as a slave. His skill in portrait-sketching eventually led to his release.

Notable Works

  • The Annunciation and The Seven Saints, commissioned by the Medici family, showcasing Lippi's popularity and the support of influential patrons.
  • The Coronation of the Virgin, an altarpiece for the nuns of S. Ambrogio, now a prominent attraction in the Academy of Florence, featuring many Bernardine monks and a possible self-portrait of Lippo.
  • The Adoration of the Magi (https://WahooArt.com/@@/9GG4Q7-Fra-Filippo-Lippi-The-Adoration-of-the-Magi), a notable work showcasing Lippi's skill in capturing the essence of the Quattrocento art movement.

Museums and Collections

  • Uffizi Gallery (https://WahooArt.com/@@/5ZKBG6-Sandro-Botticelli-Madonna-of-the-Pomegranate), featuring works by Sandro Botticelli, a pupil of Lippi.
  • National Museum of Fine Arts (https://WahooArt.com/@/La-Collezione-Bonello-(Malta)), hosting an impressive collection of Early Renaissance art, including works by Caravaggio and Alberto Morrocco.

Legacy

Fra Filippo Lippi's influence on the Quattrocento art movement is undeniable. His work, characterized by its unique blend of humanism and classical antiquity, paved the way for future generations of artists. As a Carmelite priest and skilled painter, Lippi taught many pupils, including Sandro Botticelli, who went on to become a renowned artist in his own right. Key Dates: * 1406: Born in Florence * 1432: Left the monastery * 1441: Painted an altarpiece for the nuns of S. Ambrogio * 1469: Died in Spoleto Recommended Reading: * https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3CQY3-The-Quattrocento-Art-Movement (The Quattrocento Art Movement) * https://Wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo_Lippi (Fra Filippo Lippi on Wikipedia)

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