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Jeremy Millar
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Artist; have written, and curated, also. Head of Programme, Writing MA, at the RCA, London.

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But perhaps out of all the crucifixion frescoes at San Marco, it is perhaps this one which I find so moving. It’s so stark, so empty, Mary’s grief so overwhelming, St Dominic unable even to look, and that small detail of him holding the wrist of the hand clasped to him eyes. Just extraordinary.
An almost empty cell, with a fresco showing a crucifixion scene with to the left John with his head bowed trying to support a Mary slumped in grief, Mary Magdalene beside her, turned away from the cross, and on the other side, a kneeling, despairing St Dominic.
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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This is also so beautiful, and so moving
A fresco by Beato Angelico c.1440–41, is a monk’s cell showing the scene ‘Noli Me Tangere’, showing Christ moving from Mary Magdelene, in quite a lush garden.
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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‘Hello, Father, could I please hang my massive mobile in your chu… Alright I was only asking, Jeeez…’
An annoyed-looking Priest pulls a face at me
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Many stunning details but here’s just one, the son of Theophilus being raised from the dead by St Peter.
A naked young man, on one knee, hands raised in astonishment. A group of robed man stand behind him. An angelic-looking boy looks down at the risen son, though it’s not clear if his eyes are averted.
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Finally got to visit the Brancacci Chapel yesterday, and a joy to see it now especially as I’ve recently been writing about these two panels.
A view of one side of the Brancacci Chapel, showing the famous fresco of Adam and Eve expelled from paradise, he covering his face in shame, and the fresco The Tribute Money, showing Christ directing Peter to go to the shore, take a coin from a fishes mouth, and use it to pay the temple tax.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Last one: lemon and basil, with cream with caramelized figs, almonds, and toasted pine nuts
A hand holding a small tub with a scoop of sorbet and a scoop of gelato
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Now that’s what I call an entrance

Beato Angelico
Annunciation
C.1442
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Left: Before I was excommunicated.
Right: After I was excommunicated.
Photograph of a Priest in Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine looking at building work taking place. Photograph of the same Priest in Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine looking at me and attempting to excommunicate me using the little-known Larry Grayson technique. Little does he know I’m not even Catholic! Ha!
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The wall next to the tomb of Michelangelo, Santa Croce
Rectilinear vertical forms painted in shades of grey, black, and plum.
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Museo di San Marco
Some pink roses growing against light plaster wall outside the museum
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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The expression on John’s face — just incredible
St John the Evangelist with his hand to his face in despair at the crucifixion
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Beato Angelico

Crucifixion, with the Virgin, Saint John the Evangelist, and Cardinal Juan
de Torquemada
1450–1466 circa
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Close-up of St Bridget dripping wax on her bare shoulder at the base of the cross; blood runs down the cross towards a skull at its base.
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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This is in someone’s private collection. Imagine.

Beato Angelico

Crucifixion, with the Virgin and Saints Bridget of Sweden and Nicholas of Bari 1453-1455 circa
On public view for the first time, this work is notable for the rare iconography of Saint Bridget dripping hot wax on her shoulder in remembrance of the blood of the Crucifixion. The incised haloes and expressive intensity point to Angelico's late period. The presence of Saint Bridget of Sweden, famed for her visions, recalls Cardinal Juan de Torquemada's role in promoting her cult.
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Details from Beato Angelico’s Perugia Altarpiece (c.1437-1443)
Virgin and infant and angels, draped in fabrics, surrounded by gold A bronze vase with roses upon a swirling platform of what may be marble A bronze vase with roses upon a swirling platform of what may be marble The feet of John the Baptist on the same multicoloured platform
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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A detail from Beato Angelico’s Cortona Triptych (c.1437) — just such gorgeous colours, and textures, and forms
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Like wtf
An angel’s foot with red robe and extraordinary golden details floating in an abstract coloured space An angel’s body with red robe and extraordinary golden details floating in an abstract coloured space
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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My god look at this

Beato Angelico and workshop

Montecarlo Annunciation Altarpiece
1432-1435
An altarpiece with two main panels, for the angel and virgin, with a predella below.
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Bernardo Rossellino

Mariotto d'Angelo Altarpiece
1433 or 1445
This altarpiece, unusually in terracotta and originally polychromed, by Bernardo Rossellino depicts episodes concerning the miraculous conception of Christ. It was made for the altar of the Visitation in the New Cathedral of Arezzo and commissioned by the canon priest Mariotto d'Angelo.
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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A detail from Virgin of Humility,
with Five Angels showing more beautiful flowing robes, and detailed gold edging.
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Beato Angelico

Virgin of Humility,
with Five Angels
1425 circa
Seated on the ground, this is among the earliest examples of Angelico's depictions of the Virgin of Humility. The Child nestles against her cheek while offering her a lily, an allusion to the Song of Songs. The work may have been painted for the Arte del Cambio (bankers' guild) or for the hospital of San Matteo.
November 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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I mean
A close-up of the Gozzoli painting showing the Virgin and infant, and two angels, against an extraordinary abstract space of swirling colours
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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This was painted about 580 years ago; Gozzoli clearly had a good dealer.

Benozzo Gozzoli
Virgin of Humility, with Four Angels
1440-1445 circa
Intended for private devotion, this panel depicts the Virgin seated on the ground as the Child offers her a lily. The hortus conclusus, from the Song of Songs and alluding to Mary's virginity and purity, is paired with a gold curtain patterned with pomegranates and music-making angels. These motifs derive from Angelico and are here reinterpreted by his collaborator Benozzo Gozzoli
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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A detail from the Virgin of Humility, showing the drape of various fabrics, and the transparent gauze around the infant.
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Beato Angelico

Virgin of Humility
1434-1435
Jesus gazes tenderly at his mother while caressing her cheek. The Virgin is shown as Queen of Heaven before a cloth of honour once held by angels. The work, possibly intended for a conventual setting, is closely related in style to the Linaioli Tabernacle.
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM