Beatified by Pope John Paul II, Fra Angelico is already a saint for art collectors. His painting of the Christ upon the cross just sold at Christie’s for a record price.

Fra Angelico, The Annunciation (1440–1445). Convent of San Marco, Florence. Photo courtesy of Museo di San Marco, Florence and Ministero della Cultura.

Upper left. a bearded man's head in left profile. Below, the head of Christ on the Cross. Credit Line Bequest of Erskine Hewitt Date October 1844 Accession Number 1942-50-623 Restrictions & Rights ...