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Of the Order of Friars Preachers, painter, c.1400 - 1455

"For the nuns of St Peter Martyr he painted a panel picture showing Our Lady, St John the Baptist, St Dominic, St Thomas and St Peter Martyr, and a number of small figures." I-203


Virgin with St Peter Martyr and saints
"These works spread Fra Angelico's fame through all Italy, and he was sent for by Pope Nicholas V, for whom he decorated the private chapel of the Vatican, where the pope hears Mass, with a Deposition and some very fine scenes from the life of St Lawrence, as well as illuminating some extremely beautiful books." I-203
St Lawrence receives the treasures of the Church, Cappella Niccolina, Palazzi Pontifici, Vatican
St Lawrence distributing alms
St. Sixtus ordains St. Lawrence
St Lawrence before Valerianus

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