The Virgin of the Annunciation by Bartolo di Fredi (c. 1388) depicts the monumental scene of Vrigin Mary informed by Archangle Gabriel of her conception of Christ. Besides Mary’s facial expression and graceful gestures, this very precise(singular) moment is dignified and enhanced by the arrangements of various formal elements.(such as…shape and line and ) (the material and the size)The work is painted on a wood panel, while the very nature of tempera on a piece of wood enables people to stare at it for a long time. Without glossy surface or prickly texture, the hard, smooth panel won’t irritate viewers and is rather comfortable and relaxing to look upon. The painting is flat with the church-like frame projects out. The frame is gilded to create an over all shinning effect around Virgin Mary, making the scene almost ceremonious. Moreover, the boundary of the painting and Mary’s halo are richly decorated with entwined and a little bit dented (embossed) thin golden band of patterns. With the ornate(dainty, exquisite) furnishings around the simple and plain figure, the general atmosphere is calming and sacred(holy devotional,blessed). …show more content…
Her arms and eyebrow are paralleled to each other. The book and the seat which is a geometric form of cuboid are parallel as well. The curve lines of her clothes and the cushion, the straight lines of the seat and the book she is holding, consist a regular, orderly and peaceful image. No line is ragged, crisp, muddy or interrupted. They are carefully well-drawn lines, showing the precision of the artist as well as reflecting the gentle nature of the scene. The curvature of these thin lines of her clothes and body naturally lends a certain softness to the effect, while the more angular furniture and architecture around her glorify the splendor of Virgin