Fra Angelico

Biography

Fra Angelico (c. 1395-18 February 1455) was an Italian Early Renaissance painter known for his devotional and luminous frescoes. His works, primarily of religious themes, feature serene figures and vibrant colors, reflecting the ideals of the Florentine Renaissance. Often painted in monasteries, his frescoes are characterized by a sense of tranquility and spiritual devotion, exemplified in the "Annunciation" in the Museo di San Marco in Florence. Angelico's work, notable for its expressive power and harmonious composition, had a profound influence on later artists.

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