Artwork
The Lamentation over St Francis
The Lamentation over St Francis is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Fra Angelico. It dates from 1429 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Lamentation over St Francis is a painting created by Fra Angelico in 1429, characteristic of his religiously themed works from the early Florentine Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solemn scene of monks mourning around the body of St Francis, set against a backdrop of a building with arches and a subdued blue sky. The composition conveys somberness and reverence, reflecting the devotional focus of Angelico's art.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the work showcases meticulous detail, evident in the intricate folds of the monks' simple brown robes and their expressive faces. The palette is predominantly muted, featuring shades of brown, gray, and blue.
History & Provenance
Created in 1429, The Lamentation over St Francis is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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…
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