Publisher's Synopsis
Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation is one of the most extraordinary and mysterious paintings of the 15th century. This essay revolves around one of the many questions raised by this masterpiece: the interpretative enigma of the open page of the sacred code that the Virgin is reading when she is suddenly distracted by the angel's arrival. Through a careful iconographic examination, supported by a historical-artistic overview on the theme of the Annunciation, the authors reveal unknown aspects of the work linked to the Jewish tradition and Neoplatonic philosophy, providing a decisive contribution to understanding the genius of Vinci.
