Perugia Altarpiece (central panel)
- Artist
- Fra Angelico
- Date
- 1447 - 1448
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery of Umbria (Palazzo dei Priori)
The Perugia Altarpiece (central panel) is a remarkable example of early renaissance artistry by Fra Angelico, housed in the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria. This religious painting features a masterfully crafted panel with delicate details and vibrant colors achieved through tempera techniques. The composition depicts sacred figures and divine themes, emphasizing spiritual harmony and artistic finesse characteristic of the period. Fra Angelico’s work exemplifies the harmony of form and faith, making the central panel of this altarpiece a quintessential piece of religious art from the early renaissance.
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