Fra Angelico
Born: c. 1395, Vicchio, Republic of Florence Died: February 18, 1455, Rome
Born Guido di Pietro, Fra Giovanni da Fiesole was a Dominican friar and painter active during the early Florentine Renaissance. Influenced by Masaccio, he was known for new naturalism and harmony of figures and landscape. Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1982.
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Descent from the Cross
Also known as the Santa Trinita Altarpiece. Notable for its new naturalism and harmony of figures and landscape.
San Marco Altarpiece
Major altarpiece for the church of San Marco in Florence.
Annunciation
One of Fra Angelico's most famous frescoes, located in the dormitory corridor of San Marco. This is the most well known of all the frescos at the convent.
