Saint Romuald, c. 1440, Fra Angelico (Fra Giovanni da Fiesole), Italian, (Florence), 1395/1400 - 1455, 15 15/16 x 5 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( x x cm) (panel)15 1/4 x 5 7/16 in. ( x cm) (sight)19 x 9 x 1 3/8 in. ( x x cm) (outer frame), Tempera on panel, Italy, 15th century, Saint Romuald, born in 950, founded a strict order of monks who valued austerity and meditation. His white robe shows that his order was related to the better-known Benedictines, and his book and staff, made from reeds, speak to his wisdom and commitment to living simply.

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