Madonna and Child with Saints

Fra Angelico

Created:
Movement:
c. 1430
Renaissance
key Notes:
Divine Serenity, Iconic Composition
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Dimensions:
39 1/2 x 27 1/4 in. (100.3 x 69.2 cm)
medium:
Tempera on wood
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Madonna and Child with Saints," created by Fra Angelico in the early 15th century, exemplifies the artist's integration of religious themes with a serene and harmonious composition, characteristic of the Early Renaissance. The painting, housed in the Museo di San Marco in Florence, reflects the influence of the Dominican Order, to which Fra Angelico belonged, emphasizing the spiritual connection between the divine and the faithful through its use of color and light.

Description of the work:

"Madonna and Child with Saints," attributed to Fra Angelico, features the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child at the center, surrounded by a group of saints, each identified by their distinct attributes. The composition is characterized by its harmonious color palette, delicate use of light, and intricate detailing, which exemplify the artist's mastery of both form and spiritual representation.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Madonna and Child with Saints