Virgin and Child
- Artist
- Fra Angelico
- Date
- c.1435
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Convent of San Domenico
Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, known as Fra Angelico, was a Dominican friar and painter prominent during the Early renaissance. His Religious painting titled 'Virgin and Child' exemplifies his serene and devotional style, characterized by graceful figures and luminous color. The artwork depicts the Madonna holding the infant Jesus, capturing a sense of divine tranquility and spiritual intimacy. Fra Angelico's mastery of composition and spiritual symbolism reflects the values of the early renaissance period, emphasizing harmony and reverence. This painting remains influential, embodying the deeply religious and artistic spirit of his time.
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