Fra Angelico
1395–1455 · Italian · 31 artworks
Early RenaissanceLuminous colorsGildingDelicate figuresNarrative clarityEarly perspective
artist bio
Fra Angelico, an Early Renaissance painter, was known for his piety and exquisite frescoes, particularly those in the Vatican and the Convent of San Marco in Florence. His works combined the elegance of Gothic traditions with the humanism and realism that defined the burgeoning Renaissance.
what you'll learn
Studying Fra Angelico allows students to understand the transition from Gothic to Renaissance art, focusing on his use of color, perspective, and narrative clarity in religious contexts. Students can learn about the use of symbolism and the importance of religious patronage during the Early Renaissance.
related: Masaccio, Gentile da Fabriano, Pietro Perugino
31 artworks
Christ the Judge (detali)
1447
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Penitent St. Jerome
1424
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Saint Dominic Adoring the Crucifixion
1442
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St. Lawrence on Trial
1450
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St. Stephen Being Led to his Martyrdom
1449
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Scenes from the Lives of Sts. Lawrence and Stephen
1449
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The Story of St. Nicholas. Birth of St. Nicholas
1448
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Archangel Gabriel Annunciate
1433
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Thebaid
1410
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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
1434
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The ordination of St. Lawrence
1449
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Crucifixion with St. Dominic
1445
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Condemnation of St. Lawrence by the Emperor Valerian
1449
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St Romuald (detail of Crucifixion)
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St. Lawrence giving alms
1449
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Perugia Altarpiece (central panel)
1448
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Last Judgment
1431
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A Bishop Saint
1425
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The Story of St. Nicholas: The Death of the Saint
1448
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Perugia Altarpiece
1448
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St. Peter Consacrates St. Lawrence as Deacon
1449
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Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian Condamned
1440
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The Sermon of St. Stephen
1449
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The Annunciation
1440
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Saint Lawrence Receiving the Treasures of the Church from Pope Sixtus II
1449
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Madonna of Mercy with Kneeling Friars
1424
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Adoration of the Magi
1442
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Adoration and Annunciation
1424
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Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian before Lisius
1440
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Perugia Altarpiece (left panel)
1448
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Virgin and Child Enthroned with Twelve Angels
1430
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