Coronation of the Virgin

Artist: Lorenzo Monaco
Location: Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Medium: Tempera on panel
Date: 1414

Biblical Context

Coronation of the Virgin - The Virgin Mary being crowned Queen of Heaven by Christ. While not directly described in scripture, this scene represents a tradition in Catholic theology following Mary's Assumption into heaven.

A masterpiece of the International Gothic style. Originally in the Camaldolese monastery of Santa Maria degli Angeli.