The artwork “Virgin and Child with Sts. Dominic and Thomas Aquinas” was created by Fra Angelico around 1445. This fresco, a part of the Early Renaissance art movement, is a religious painting currently housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child on her lap, both adorned with serene expressions and golden halos symbolizing their holiness. They are flanked by St. Dominic on the left, holding a lily and an open book, and St. Thomas Aquinas on the right, presenting a similar book. The figures are situated against a simple blue background, adding to the solemn yet reverent ambiance typical of Early Renaissance religious frescoes. The use of rich, subdued colors and delicate gold detailing exemplifies Fra Angelico’s mastery in combining spiritual themes with artistic elegance.
