32 Fra Angelico, Coronation of the Virgin. Louvre, Paris.

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TitleCoronation of the Virgin

Creator nameAngelico, Fra

Creator nationality/cultureItalian

Creator rolePainter

Creation datec. 1430–1432

Object typePainting

MaterialsTempera on panel

Dimensions82 1/4 x 81 1/8 in. (209 x 206 cm)

LocationMusée du Louvre, Paris

https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010064473

Accession numberINV. 314

SubjectsMary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--ArtAltarpieces, ItalianPainting, Early Renaissance

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Chapter subject tags:Painting, Renaissance--ItalyAltarpieces, Renaissance--ItalyDante Alighieri, 1265-1321. Divine comedyItaly--Religious life and customsAngelico, fra, approximately 1400-1455Sacra conversazione (Art)Lippi, Filippo, approximately 1406-1469Florence (Italy)--HistoryPainting, Renaissance--Italy--FlorenceAltarpieces, Renaissance--Italy--Florence

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