Tag: San marco Florence

Europe, Florence, Italy, Places to Visit in Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places

A Renaissance Christmas Story—Fra Angelico’s Depiction of the Annunciation

Amy French the Roaming Historian

A Christmas blog featuring Fra Angelico's Renaissance painting of the Annunciation found in San Marco in Florence, Italy.

Europe, Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places

My Favorite Renaissance Paintings of the Annunciation

Amy French the Roaming Historian

Three Renaissance paintings of the Annunciation story from Christianity. Sandro Botticelli, Fra Angelico, and Leonardo da Vinci are the artists portrayed in this quick overview of three phenomenal artworks found in Florence, Italy.

Europe, Florence, Italy, Places to Visit in Italy, Read About Can't Miss Places

Things to Do in Florence: Museo San Marco

Amy French the Roaming Historian

The author recounts chance encounters during travel, including meeting a colleague in Florence. With Facebook's help, they reunited with old friends who shared their passion for history. They then took their friends to Museo San Marco, a lesser-known treasure in Florence, known for its art, history, and connection to famous figures.