Virgin and Child Enthroned with Twelve Angels c. 1420 - 1430

"Virgin and Child Enthroned with Twelve Angels", painted by Fra Angelico circa 1420-1430, is a small-scale tempera on panel painting depicting a scene of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child enthroned with a host of twelve angels. The work showcases Angelico's signature style of luminous colors and graceful figures, a hallmark of Early Renaissance art. Currently housed in the Städel Museum, this painting exemplifies Angelico's devotion to devotional art and his ability to capture the divine through a harmonious and serene composition.