1910 Cestello Annunciation Botticelli Florence Art Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Experience the delicate elegance of the Florentine Renaissance with this classic reproduction of Sandro Botticelli's "Cestello Annunciation." The scene captures the dramatic moment the Archangel Gabriel kneels before the Virgin Mary, his hands extended in a gesture of divine message while Mary recoils slightly in humble surprise. Botticelli’s mastery of line is evident in the flowing drapery and the sophisticated use of perspective, which draws the viewer's eye through the open window toward a serene Tuscan landscape. Originally painted in 1489 for the church of the Florentine monastery of Cestello (now Santa Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi), this work exemplifies the spiritual and artistic heights achieved by Botticelli during his most productive years. The composition is celebrated for its emotional depth and the graceful, rhythmic movement that defines the artist's signature style.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1910–1920)
City: Florence (Firenze)
State or Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Topic: Sandro Botticelli, Cestello Annunciation, Uffizi Gallery, Italian Renaissance, Religious Iconography, Archangel Gabriel, Virgin Mary
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Sandro Botticelli
Publisher: G. Cusumano, Florence, New York and Boston (No. 1090)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Lithograph

Additional Information

This postcard was published by G. Cusumano, a prominent international distributor known for bringing high-quality Italian art reproductions to markets in New York and Boston. The back of the card features the Italian title "L'Annunziazione" and identifies the location as "Firenze," home of the Uffizi Gallery where the original tempera on panel masterpiece is currently displayed. The serial number "No. 1090" and the "Printed in Italy" imprint identify this as part of a curated series of fine art postcards popular during the early 20th century. Botticelli's work often integrated complex theological themes with humanist beauty, a balance that made his art a favorite among travelers and collectors during the Golden Age of postcards.

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