I saw this painting in my art history class today and just had to share! I mean really, it just doesn't get much more beautiful than this. This painting is titled Angel Gabriel and was painted by the talented Northern Renaissance painter Simone Martini. It is done in tempera paint, which surprised me because tempera isn't always a favorite of mine. However, I love the flat look the paint gives this picture. I also love how warm it feels, and that I can almost see the golden sunlight shining around Gabriel's halo. I will be one of the luckiest people alive if I ever get to see this in real life! Here is to you Martini for brightening up a long day of history!
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