Virgin and Child Enthroned with Twelve Angels

Virgin and Child Enthroned with Twelve Angels by Fra Angelico
Artist
Fra Angelico
Date
c.1430
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Städel
Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, known as Fra Angelico, was a pioneering Early renaissance painter and Dominican friar whose Religious painting "Virgin and Child Enthroned with Twelve Angels" exemplifies his spiritual artistry. This Panel features the Madonna and Child surrounded by angelic figures, rendered in delicate Tempera techniques. The composition's symmetry, vibrant colors, and serene expressions reflect Fra Angelico's deep devotion and mastery of harmony, making it a significant work in the context of early renaissance religious art.

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