Virgin Annunciate (Palermo) by Antonello Da Messina
What’s so special about Antonello Da Messina’s Virgin Annunciate (Palermo)?
– Who and where is the Annunciate angel?
– Oil paint’s glorious glow
– Mary transitions from human to saint
Patriotic Demonstration by Giacomo Balla
What’s going on in Giacomo Balla’s painting Patriotic Demonstration?
– Rome rallies to join World War I
– Disembodied limbs dance across canvas
– Italian flags aflutter
Judith With the Head of Holofernes – Cristofano Allori
What is happening in Cristofano Allori’s painting Judith With the Head of Holofernes?
– The Power of Women topos
– Heroism and subversion
– Two shiny droplets – jewels on a golden robe