The ordination of St. Lawrence

The ordination of St. Lawrence by Fra Angelico
Artist
Fra Angelico
Date
1447 - 1449
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
"The ordination of St. Lawrence" is a notable Religious painting from the Early Renaissance period, crafted by Fra Angelico within the Niccoline Chapel in Vatican City. This fresco exemplifies the spiritual and artistic rigor characteristic of early renaissance art, depicting the solemn ritual of St. Lawrence's ordination. The chapel's walls, adorned with Angelico’s masterful frescoes, serve as a testament to the period’s embrace of perspective, harmony, and divine symbolism. As a significant work of the Early renaissance, it captures both religious devotion and the innovative spirit of the time, reflecting Angelico’s spiritual focus and artistic ingenuity.

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