A Closer Look: Fra Angelico

Join us for a closer look at Fra Angelico’s masterful techniques. Addressing questions of tradition and innovation, Cecilia Frosinini will discuss results from analytical and restorative work completed on Fra Angelico’s San Marco altarpiece, revealing new insights into the friar-painter’s unorthodox workshop organization and remarkable technical accomplishments.

Speaker:

Cecilia Frosinini, Vice-Director, Opificio Delle Pietre Dure

Held each year in honor of George L. Stout, the Museum’s Director from 1955 to 1970 and a founder of modern art conservation, the Stout Memorial Lecture celebrates excellence in preservation and understanding of cultural heritage.