The renowned painter Fra' Angelico was a superstar of the Early Renaissance. It was here at the Chiesa di San Marco (and its adjoining 15th-century Dominican monastery) that he served God, along with firebrand preacher Girolamo Savonarola. See Angelico's most famous art and frescoes as you explore this 15th-century religious complex.Fra' Angelico completed most of his work while being known as 'Il Beato' (The Blessed). He was named a saint in 1984 by Pope John Paul II. In the Museo di San Marco you'll see a range of his paintings, including the famed , and its realistic depiction of nature. There are a number of stunning and significant frescoes here too - including Giovanni Antonio Sogliani's and Fra' Angelico's in the former chapter house. The fresco is Fra's most famous work here - and for good reason! There are more religious reliefs and devotional frescoes in the cells, all of which are in stark contrast to the plain rooms that Savonarola - a Dominican friar and preacher - lived in from 1489 until he pushed the church too far and was hanged in the square. See a few items once owned by the headstrong monk who fought fiercely against greed and luxury - including a marble monument constructed in 1873 by his admirers. Introduction to Fra' Angelico:Explore the 15th-century religious complex of Chiesa di San Marco and its adjoining Dominican monastery, where the renowned painter Fra' Angelico served alongside the firebrand preacher Girolamo Savonarola.Learn about Fra' Angelico, also known as 'Il Beato' (The Blessed), who was named a saint in 1984 by Pope John Paul II.Art and Frescoes by Fra' Angelico:Discover Fra' Angelico's most famous paintings and frescoes, including "The Annunciation," known for its realistic depiction of nature, displayed in the Museo di San Marco.Marvel at the range of his work, from religious reliefs to devotional frescoes, showcasing his mastery of the Early Renaissance style.Significant Frescoes:Admire Giovanni Antonio Sogliani's and Fra' Angelico's frescoes in the former chapter house, including Fra' Angelico's most famous work, which holds significant religious and artistic value.Exploration of the Monastic Cells:Venture into the monastic cells and observe the contrast between the plain rooms where Savonarola lived and the religious reliefs and devotional frescoes adorning the walls.Gain insight into the life of Savonarola, a Dominican friar and preacher who fiercely fought against greed and luxury until his controversial end.Items Once Owned by Savonarola:View a few items once owned by Savonarola, including a marble monument constructed in 1873 by his admirers, commemorating his legacy and ideals.Historical and Artistic Insight:Experience the intersection of history and art as you immerse yourself in the spiritual and artistic heritage of Chiesa di San Marco and Museo di San Marco.Appreciate the enduring significance of Fra' Angelico's contributions to the Early Renaissance and the cultural legacy of Savonarola's ideological struggle against worldly excess.