The artwork, named “Linaioli Tabernacle,” was created by Fra Angelico around the year 1433. This piece is executed on panel using tempera as the medium and falls under the Early Renaissance art movement. It is classified as a religious painting and is located in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence, Italy.
The artwork depicts a central Madonna and Child, flanked by saints on each side. The Madonna, draped in a blue cloak, is seated, cradling the Christ child on her lap. The detailing of their halos and the serene expression on their faces embodies the spiritual essence typical of Fra Angelico’s works. The tabernacle includes intricate architectural elements with a triangular pediment featuring a depiction of God the Father holding a book with alpha and omega symbols, symbolizing the beginning and the end. The doors of the tabernacle reveal further figures of saints, adding to the rich iconography and religious narrative. Below the main panel, there appears to be a series of smaller scenes, likely illustrating episodes from the life of Christ or the Virgin Mary, rendered with significant attention to detail, giving depth and context to the central representation. The overall composition reflects both the devotional purpose and the artistic sophistication of early 15th-century Florentine art.
