Artwork
Madonna and Child with Angels
Madonna and Child with Angels is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Fra Angelico. It dates from 1425 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Madonna and Child with Angels' is a tempera work created by Fra Angelico in 1425. It is a representative example of early Florentine Renaissance art and is housed in the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, surrounded by six angels arranged in two rows. The figures are set against a gold background, with Mary wearing a blue robe adorned with gold stars over a red dress.
Technique & Style
The use of tempera and gold accents in the painting contributes to its luxurious and reverent appearance. The gold background and halos add to the overall sense of opulence, characteristic of the artist's style during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fra Giovanni da Fiesole (born Guido di Pietro; c. 1395 – 18 February 1455), known posthumously as Fra Angelico ( FRAH an-JEL-ik-oh, Italian: ), was an Italian Dominican friar and painter active during the early…
