This is the main scene of the closed view of the (*) Ghent Altarpiece.
A painting of this scene includes a cutaway in the floor for a glass vase filled with water, is located in the Martelli Chapel, and was made by Filippo Lippi. In Painting and Experience, Michael Baxandall analyzed depictions of this scene in terms of five "conditions" including conturbatio and meritatio. A depiction of this scene decorates the north hallway in San Marco, which is the first thing you see when you walk up the stairs. A gilt sculpture of this scene was Donatello's most famous contribution to Santa Croce. This is the main scene of the closed view of the (*) Ghent Altarpiece. This scene is often depicted in an "enclosed garden" by a colonnade. The female figure in this scene often says "Ecce ancilla domini." The leftÂ­hand figure in this scene often holds a white lily. Fra Angelico is bestÂ­known for his depictions of this scene. This scene is chronologically followed by the nativity. For 10 points, name this scene in which Gabriel tells Mary that she will become the mother of Jesus.
A painting of this scene includes a cutaway in the floor for a glass vase filled with water, is located in the Martelli Chapel, and was made by Filippo Lippi.
the Annunciation