Annunciation of Mary, nimbed, enthroned, holding book in left hand, and kneeling Archangel Gabriel, nimbed, wearing wreath, holding branch, with words from mouth inscribed on gold background. Flanked by martyrs St. Ansanus and St. Maxima holding palm fronds (and dates) and crosses. In the pinnacles, prophets Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Daniel. Panel (signed and dated) was painted for the altar of St. Ansanus in Siena cathedral. Entered Uffizi in 1799.

Title of Art: Annunciation with St. Ansanus and St. Maxima

Subjects: Mary, mother of Jesus; St. Maxima

Artist: Simone Martini, Lippo Memmi

Date of Composition: 1333

Event: Annunciation

Exhibit Institution: Le Gallerie degli Uffizi (The Uffizi)

Exhibit Location: Florence, Italy

VM Image #: 0005

Photographer: Shala Graham

Date of Photograph: January 7, 2023

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