The artwork, titled “St. Peter Preaching in the Presence of St. Mark”, was created by Fra Angelico around the year 1433. This Early Renaissance religious painting, executed in tempera on panel, measures 39 by 56 cm. It belongs to the Linaioli Tabernacle series and is currently housed in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence, Italy.
The artwork depicts a scene of solemn significance, centered on St. Peter delivering a sermon with St. Mark present among a gathered assembly. St. Peter, adorned with a halo and clothed in resplendent robes, stands at the focal point atop a raised platform. He is shown in mid-speech, gesturing with open arms towards the listeners. The audience is composed of men and women attentively listening, garbed in clothing characteristic of the period. The architecture of the background, with its arches and buildings, frames the scene and adds to the depth of the composition. The artist employs a soft yet vivid color palette, creating a harmonious balance that underscores the gravity and reverence of the religious narrative being portrayed.
