How did later critics assess Fra Filippo Lippi’s use of ideas from Masaccio and Fra Angelico?

While Fra Filippo Lippi’s works were occasionally criticized for their borrowings from other artists, later assessments have recognized that his art was not diminished by these influences. Instead, critics have noted that his work was enriched and rendered more balanced by his integration of ideas from Masaccio and Fra Angelico.1

Lippi’s development involved a transition from the plastic values and structural influence of Masaccio to the serene, limpid chromatics associated with Fra Angelico. By absorbing these diverse influences, Lippi successfully sought the techniques necessary to realize his own artistic vision, ultimately establishing himself as one of the most appreciated artists of the Renaissance.1