Artemisia Gentileschi. The Annunciation

The Carlo Maria Martini Diocesan Museum presents the initiative “A Masterpiece for Milan”, featuring the exhibition of *The Annunciation*, on loan from the Capodimonte Museum and Royal Park, one of the most important works from the mature period of Artemisia Gentileschi (Rome, 1593 – Naples, died after 31 January 1654), the exceptional artist who, unique amongst female painters, achieved fame, acclaim and the highest prestige. The Annunciation, signed and dated 1630, is the first known work produced by the artist in Naples. Thanks to a careful use of light, the two monumental figures emerge powerfully from the dark Caravaggesque background, pierced by light around the dove of the Holy Spirit. With her head bowed in acceptance, the Virgin receives the Angel’s announcement in a pose of graceful reverence. The Angel throws his arms wide, almost forming a semicircle that encompasses the entire figure of the Madonna, creating an effect of intense emotional concentration.

• Meeting: Ticket office at the Diocesan Museum of Milan
• CostFree event with compulsory booking reserved for subscribers. Each Museum Subscription holder may bring along a non-subscriber who will enjoy the guided tour free of charge (the non-subscriber only has to pay for the Museum entrance ticket)
• BookingReservations can be made in the User Area of the Abbonamento Musei website or by calling 011.52210