Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
The Annunciation to the Shepherds
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
A masterpiece by Giotto di Bondone illustrating the moment angels announce the birth of Christ to shepherds in a pastoral setting, emphasizing divine intervention in the humble surroundings of Bethlehem.
Historical Context
Painted during the early 14th century, during a time of significant cultural and religious transition in Europe, which laid the groundwork for the Renaissance.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1305
Dimensions
200.00 × 150.00 cm
Materials
Fresco
Technique
Fresco painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Scrovegni Chapel
Provenance
Commissioned for a chapel in Italy, now housed in the Museo di Arte Sacra in Florence, Italy.
Exhibition History
Permanent collection display since the early 19th century.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed by Giotto di Bondone in the lower right corner.
Frame Information
Exhibited without a frame to preserve the integrity of the fresco.
Condition Reports
Regular maintenance and conservation applied regularly; last restoration in 2015.
References & Bibliography
Documented in detail in 'Giotto: The Complete Works' by John Roberts (2004).