
The Coronation of the Virgin (c.1595) Annibale Carracci. In this painting, the Virgin is depicted being crowned by the Holy Trinity. The Holy Spirit appears above her in the form of a dove, while God the Father and Christ the Son flank her on either side. Carracci’s composition reveals his deep admiration for Renaissance art: the vibrant, harmonious colors recall the work of Titian, while the balanced arrangement and graceful positioning of the figures reflect the influence of Raphael

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