{"product_id":"resurrection-of-christ-and-women-at-the-tomb-fra-angelico","title":"Resurrection of Christ and Women at the Tomb - Fra Angelico","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Early Renaissance fresco by Fra Angelico, depicting the biblical scene of the Resurrection and the women at the empty tomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fresco, painted by Fra Angelico between 1440 and 1442, is located in the Convento di San Marco in Florence. It is one of the many devotional works created for the cells of the friars. The composition depicts the moment the three Marys arrive at the tomb to find it empty, greeted by an angel who gestures towards the site of the Resurrection. Above the tomb, the figure of Christ appears in a mandorla, holding a palm branch and a staff, signifying his victory over death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFra Angelico employs a clear, balanced arrangement typical of his work. The figures are rendered with a sense of calm and quietude. The angel, seated on the edge of the sarcophagus, wears a white robe that contrasts with the muted, earthy tones of the surrounding architecture. The women, draped in heavy, coloured garments, display expressions of solemnity and wonder. The use of light is deliberate, particularly in the luminous halo surrounding the risen Christ, which draws the eye upward and provides a spiritual focus for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Dominican friar, Fra Angelico intended this work to aid in meditation. The simplicity of the setting ensures that the narrative remains the primary focus. The architectural elements are minimal, allowing the figures to occupy the space with clarity. The painting demonstrates the artist's ability to combine theological precision with a gentle, human approach to sacred subjects. The soft modelling of the faces and the fluid lines of the drapery are characteristic of his hand. This print captures the texture and colour of the original fresco, preserving the atmosphere of the monastic cell for which it was designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-story-of-st-barbara-and-st-alvise-lorenzo-lotto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Story of St. Barbara and St. Alvise by Lorenzo Lotto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-ascent-to-calvary-jacopo-pontormo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Ascent to Calvary by Jacopo Pontormo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fra-angelico\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFra Angelico prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fra Angelico","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59476065648975,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59476065714511,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59476065812815,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59476065845583,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59476065911119,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Resurrection-of-Christ-and-Women-at-the-Tomb_Poster_CompositorV1_1794455253435.jpg?v=1794455465","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/resurrection-of-christ-and-women-at-the-tomb-fra-angelico","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}