Annunciation with Thomas Aquinas and Cardinal CarafaFilippino Lippi

At the center, the Annunciation (1489–93) unfolds with the Virgin receiving the angel’s message. To the right, St. Thomas Aquinas introduces Cardinal Oliviero Carafa, patron of the chapel, directly to the Virgin, symbolizing his devotion and patronage. Around the frame, vivid narratives of saints and penitents emphasize the triumph of faith and Dominican intercession.