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title: Annunciation with Saint Peter Martyr
author: Erik Möller
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21350/annunciation-with-saint-peter-martyr/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-12-08
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# Annunciation with Saint Peter Martyr

_Authored by Erik Möller_

## Image File

[![Annunciation with Saint Peter Martyr](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21350.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21350.jpg)

## Image Caption

*Annunciation with [Saint Peter](https://www.worldhistory.org/Saint_Peter/) [Martyr](https://www.worldhistory.org/martyr/),* painting by Fra Angelico, photograph by Erik Möller, Florence, 19 May, 2005.

In Cell 3 of the San Marco Convent, Fra Angelico painted the *Annunciation with Saint Peter the Martyr* in 1438 CE. Mary kneels before the Angel Gabriel who has come to tell her that she will give birth to Christ. There is a third figure in this picture, a monk of the Dominican Order, who listens from behind the angel’s wings, hands clasped in prayer. By inserting a non-divine figure into the scene, Angelico invites the viewer to experience the Annunciation first hand, to feel the profoundness of the moment in a personal way, as Angelico himself undoubtedly did.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Möller, E. (2025, December 07). Annunciation with Saint Peter Martyr. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21350/annunciation-with-saint-peter-martyr/>
### Chicago
Möller, Erik. "Annunciation with Saint Peter Martyr." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 07, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21350/annunciation-with-saint-peter-martyr/>.
### MLA
Möller, Erik. "Annunciation with Saint Peter Martyr." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Dec 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21350/annunciation-with-saint-peter-martyr/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Fra+Angelico+cell+3&title=Special%3AMediaSearch&type=image) by [**Erik Möller**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Fra+Angelico+cell+3&title=Special%3AMediaSearch&type=image). Submitted by [Hillary Smith](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/hillarysmith/ "User Page: Hillary Smith"), published on 07 December 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.