Madonna of Humility 1419

Fra Angelico's "Madonna of Humility" (1419) is a tempera painting on wood that showcases the artist's signature style. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a simple cushion, holding the Christ Child in her lap. This type of composition, known as the "Madonna of Humility," was popular in the 14th and 15th centuries. The gold background, the delicate features of the Virgin Mary, and the ethereal quality of the painting are characteristic of Early Renaissance art in Florence. The artwork is currently housed in the National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa, Italy.