Perugia Altarpiece
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Angelico Fra's Perugia Altarpiece into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Perugia Altarpiece by Fra Angelico (c. 1425–1430) is a radiant masterpiece of early Renaissance art, exuding spiritual serenity through its luminous colors and delicate gold leaf. Measuring approximately 180 × 230 cm, this tempera-on-panel polyptych depicts the Virgin and Child enthroned amid angels and saints, their elongated forms clad in ethereal pinks and celestial blues. Fra Angelico, a Dominican friar, infused the work with devotional intimacy—notice how the Virgin’s gentle gaze and the geometric harmony of architectural elements (like the Gothic throne’s perspective) bridge medieval piety and Renaissance humanism. As one of his earliest altarpieces, it marks a pivotal shift toward spatial depth and emotional warmth, influencing later Florentine masters like Filippo Lippi. The intricate tooling of halos and drapery folds reflects his fusion of Sienese elegance with Masaccio’s volumetric realism, cementing its status as a jewel of 15th-century sacred art.
For a modern interior, this altarpiece’s soft palette and sacred subject matter lend themselves to serene, light-filled spaces. Consider displaying a high-quality reproduction (scaled to ~120 cm wide for domestic settings) as a focal point in a study or lounge with neutral-toned walls to amplify its gold accents. Pair it with minimalist oak furniture or terracotta pots to echo its Tuscan origins, avoiding competing patterns. In offices, it fosters tranquility—hang it near reading nooks with task lighting to highlight its details. For color coordination, draw inspiration from its azure and rose hues through textiles or ceramics. A gilded frame would honor its original liturgical context, while a floating frame maintains contemporary elegance. Balance its vertical composition with low-profile décor to preserve its spiritual gravitas.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
