The artwork, titled “Visitation,” was created by the artist Fra Angelico between the years 1433 and 1434. It is a panel painted with tempera and belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement. The genre of this piece is religious painting, and it is a part of “The Cortona Altarpiece” series.
In the artwork, the scene depicts the biblical “Visitation,” where the Virgin Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. Both women are shown with halos, indicating their sanctity, amidst an architectural backdrop that reflects the simplicity and solemnity of the era. Mary and Elizabeth embrace at the center, a gesture of mutual recognition and joy at their respective blessings. Another female figure stands to the left, seemingly observing the event with a vessel in her hands, while an additional figure in red appears at the doorway on the right, adding to the narrative depth of the composition. The landscape in the background is serene, with gentle, rolling hills and a distant city, presenting an idyllic and harmonious setting that complements the sacred encounter depicted.
