The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes

1426 · Tempera and gold on panel · Fra Angelico

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The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes by Fra Angelico, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) on canvas in Ramino Satin Black, dining
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed canvas, Ramino Satin Black · Dining
The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes by Fra Angelico, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Natural, living
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Framed paper, Arber Natural · Living room
The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes by Fra Angelico, shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, hotel guest room
Shown at 32 × 40 in (81.3 × 101.6 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Hotel guest room
The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes

Story

A courtyard scene unfolds with figures dressed in flowing red and blue robes, gathered around the moment Saint James releases the magician Hermogenes from captivity. Fra Angelico rendered this episode in tempera and gold on panel in 1426, set within a carefully structured architectural space.

Where it works

An architectural scene suited to dining rooms and living rooms, and to hotel guest rooms, in a vertical format.

CreatorFra Angelico
Year1426
MediumTempera and gold on panel
Original dimensions10 9/16 x 9 3/8 in.
SKUkimb0016_frgc_1620
Archive IDrs:100:37777

Kimbell Art Museum