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Fra Angelico
Early Life and Spiritual Formation Born Guido di Pietro in the Mugello, the man who would become known as Fra Angelico began his life in the Tuscan hills near Florence. Around 1395, he was known as Giovanni da Fiesole. His early years were shaped by the quiet landscape of this region. Eventually, the young Giovanni entered the Dominican Order at Fiesole. This choice moved him from the life of a layman into the disciplined, contemplative
environment of the monastery. It was within these walls that he took his vows and received the name Fra Angelico, a title that marked his commitment to the order. Before he ever approached a large wall to paint a fresco, he spent his time working with much smaller, more delicate tasks. He trained as a manuscript illuminator. This work required a steady hand and a focus on minute details. He learned to apply pigment to parchment, work…