Antique oil painting on bronze depicting the Annunciation, Naples 19th century

Antique oil painting on bronze with non-coeval frame depicting the Annunciation. The theme of the Annunciation is central to the Christian tradition: it is the moment in which the Virgin Mary gives her free consent to God so that the divine providential work can be accomplished through her. The painting follows the traditional iconographic scheme of the Annunciation: the angel on the left and the Madonna on the right. In this painting there are many elements full of symbolism, typical of the Christian tradition. The archangel Gabriel is portrayed with the classic pose, i.e. at the moment of landing, with his wings folded. Instead of having peacock wings, the messenger has real bird wings. Finally, the angel blesses Mary with his right hand.