The actual masterwork “Annunziata” by Antonello da Messina (c. 1430-1479) may be seen at the Palazzo Abatellis (the Gallery of Art for the Region of Sicily) in Palermo. The feast day, Annunziata or “Virgin Annunciate,” is celebrated on March 25. It recognizes when the angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary she was chosen to give…
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In This Corner, An Unknown Man
A couple of weeks ago, the day our group was in Cefalù, I wandered off on my own. (Hint: Stick with the tour guide, they know about the hidden corners!) The hidden corner I sought after was the Museo Mandralisca–a small collection of art and archeological works that is packed with punch. The punch here…
Appreciation for Wine and an Unknown Man
This bottle of wine is significant for a few reasons. First, the outstanding portrait on the label is important to discuss. It is of an unknown man, believed to be a wealthy merchant from Lipari Island, one of the Eolian Islands. It was painted by renowned Sicilian artist Antonello da Messina (1430-1479) in the mid…