The artwork “Prophets (detail)” by Fra Angelico, created in 1447, is a fresco on a wall and belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement. This religious painting is located in the Duomo di Orvieto in Orvieto, Italy.
In the artwork, various figures, likely prophets, are depicted in a composition marked by intense and vibrant colors. Central to the detail is a seated figure adorned with a halo, signifying a sacred or holy individual. The figure is robed in a pink garment that contrasts with a blue cloak, creating a harmonious blend of hues. The character holds a staff in one hand while making a gesture with the other, perhaps a sign of blessing or communication. Surrounding him are other figures, also in vivid and dynamic robes, holding scrolls inscribed with ancient text, indicating their roles as conveyors of divine messages. The delicate details and the serene expressions on the faces exemplify the early Renaissance emphasis on humanism and religious devotion.
