Fra Angelico (c. 1395–1455), born Guido di Pietro, was a dominant figure of the Early Renaissance and a Dominican friar whose art was an extension of his deep religious devotion. Operating primarily in Florence under the patronage of Cosimo de' Medici, he famously decorated the cells of the Convent of San Marco with frescoes intended for private contemplation. His work represents a bridge between the decorative Gothic tradition and the scientific naturalism of the Renaissance. Characterized by a "heavenly" palette of celestial blues, shimmering gold leaf, and radiant pinks, Fra Angelico’s style is the epitome of the Early Italian Renaissance. His most famous works, such as The Annunciation and The Coronation of the Virgin, are renowned for their serene, ethereal beauty and graceful, elongated figures. Translating a Fra Angelico masterpiece into cross stitch is a meditative journey into the divine. The clean architectural lines and brilliant, flat areas of color provide a structured yet visually stunning stitching experience, allowing you to capture the humble spirituality and luminous grace of 15th-century Florentine art.