Bosco ai Frati Altarpiece by Fra Angelico

Bosco ai Frati Altarpiece 1450

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Basilica di San Marco, Florence, Italy

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The "Bosco ai Frati Altarpiece" (c. 1450) by Fra Angelico is an altarpiece housed in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence. The central figure is the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, with two angels flanking the divine figures. The altarpiece depicts scenes of the life of Saint Anthony, with two rows of figures in a structured, architectural setting. Fra Angelico was a renowned painter of the Early Renaissance and his work is known for its luminous colors and devotional quality. This altarpiece exemplifies his characteristic style and was likely created for a monastic environment.

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