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The secret of the writing in the Annunciation of Leonardo da Vinci

2021 - Mauro Pagliai Editore

47 p. : ill.

  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 47).
  • Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation is one of the most extraordinary and mysterious paintings of the 15th century. The essay revolves around one of the many questions raised by this masterpiece: the interpretative enigma concerning the open page of the sacred codex that the Virgin is reading when she is suddenly distracted by the angel's arrival.Through attentive iconographic examination, supported by a historical-artistic overview on the subject of the Annunciation, the authors reveal unknown aspects of the work linked to the Jewish tradition and Neoplatonic philosophy, providing a decisive contribution to enhancing our understanding of the genius from Vinci. [Publisher's text]
  • Original title: Il segreto della scrittura nell'Annunciazione di Leonardo da Vinci.