Cortona Polyptych
- Artist
- Fra Angelico
- Date
- c.1437
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
The Cortona Polyptych by Fra Angelico, created around 1437, is a remarkable example of Early renaissance Religious painting. The artwork comprises several panel sections, carefully painted with tempera on wood, showcasing Angelico’s delicate details and harmonious composition. The central panel depicts the Annunciation, emphasizing divine grace and spiritual purity, characteristic of Angelico’s devout and contemplative style. As an influential religious artwork of the period, the Cortona Polyptych exemplifies the devotional focus and artistic innovations of the Early renaissance era.
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