Saint Romuald (c. 1440) by Fra Angelico

Artwork Name

Saint Romuald
Artist

Fra Angelico (1400-1455), Italian
Dimensions

Tempera on panel
Collection Source

Museo Nazionale di San Marco, Florence, Italy
License

Public Domain Content: Free for Personal & Commercial Use

2157 × 6328 pixels, JPEG, 8.7 MB
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About the Artist

Fra Angelico (1400-1455), Italian, A Dominican friar and painter of the Early Renaissance, he was known for blending deep religious devotion with exceptional artistic talent. Fra Angelico’s works often feature luminous colors, delicate figures, and a calm spiritual tone. He painted many altarpieces and frescoes that helped define Florentine art in the 15th century. His artistic style bridged the medieval and Renaissance periods, showing both heavenly idealism and human tenderness. His murals in the San Marco monastery in Florence remain some of the most revered religious artworks in Italy today.

Artwork Story

Created around 1440, this depiction of Saint Romuald is part of Fra Angelico’s series for the San Marco monastery in Florence. The saint is portrayed in a white monastic habit, holding a book and staff, set against a gilded background symbolizing holiness. The painting exemplifies Fra Angelico’s meticulous attention to detail and profound grasp of religious themes, embodying the elegance and devotion characteristic of Early Renaissance art.

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