Fra Angelico
Italian priest and painter of religious art
Born
1395
631 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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A prominent Italian painter and friar, active during the early Renaissance. Renowned for painting altarpieces and frescoes with a spiritual and ethereal quality. Completed significant works in the San Marco convent in Florence, which demonstrates a mastery of color and light. His art combined deep religious devotion with innovative techniques, influencing subsequent generations of artists. Passed away, leaving a legacy of religious and historical importance in the art world.
Created frescoes in the Convent of San Marco
Painted 'The Annunciation' and 'The Last Judgment' altarpieces
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