The Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico

The Coronation of the Virgin 1441

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Basilica di San Marco, Florence, Italy

toned paper

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sculpture

holy-places

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

oil painting

unrealistic statue

coffee painting

underpainting

christianity

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watercolor

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"The Coronation of the Virgin" is a fresco by Fra Angelico, painted in 1441 and located in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence, Italy. The artwork depicts the crowning of the Virgin Mary by Christ in Heaven, surrounded by angels and saints. The composition is balanced and serene, highlighting the harmony between the earthly and heavenly realms. Fra Angelico was a Dominican friar known for his luminous colors and devotional style, characteristic of Early Renaissance art. His work, known for its spiritual and devotional themes, continues to inspire awe and reverence in viewers today.