Adoration of the Child - Fra Angelico

8/11 - Fra Angelico Series

Bring the serene wonder and gentle devotion of Early Renaissance art into your home with this beautiful art print of the Adoration of the Child (also known as the Nativity) by Italian master Fra Angelico.

This luminous print captures the intimate, sacred moment following the birth of Jesus. The infant Christ lies radiating light on the bare ground, surrounded by reverent onlookers. The Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph kneel in deep, quiet prayer alongside a female saint, often identified as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, while a Dominican friar, likely Saint Peter Martyr, kneels on the right, bridging the biblical narrative with monastic legacy. In the background, the ox and the donkey peer out from a simple stable, while four graceful angels watch over the holy scene from the clouds above.

Painted between 1440 and 1442, this masterpiece is a reproduction of the original fresco located in Cell 5 of the Convento di San Marco in Florence, Italy. Fra Angelico deliberately replaced the bustling, festive elements of a typical Nativity scene with an austere, hushed architectural setting. Designed specifically for the private quarters of a Dominican monk, the minimalist composition was created to inspire deep peace, humble reflection, and quiet daily meditation.

Product features

- Museum-grade archival paper for long-term color stability

- Giclée printing for bright, fade-resistant color reproduction

- Matte finish that reduces glare and deepens tones

Care instructions

- If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

*Frame not included*