Coronation of the Virgin (detail)
- Artist
- Fra Angelico
- Date
- 1434 - 1435
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Louvre
The Religious painting titled Coronation of the Virgin (detail) by Fra Angelico exemplifies the Early Renaissance style, created around 1434–1435 in Fiesole. This exquisite work is executed on a panel using tempera paint, highlighting delicate details and vibrant colors. The scene depicts the Virgin Mary being crowned, a common theme in Christian iconography, emphasizing divine authority and reverence. Notably, Fra Angelico created another Coronation of the Virgin, housed in the Uffizi. This masterpiece, now in the Musée du Louvre, showcases his masterful approach to religious storytelling through innovative techniques characteristic of the early renaissance period.
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