The Joyous Friar: The Story Of Fra Filippo Lippi is a biographical book written by A. J. Anderson. It tells the story of Fra Filippo Lippi, an Italian painter who lived during the Renaissance period. The book explores Lippi's life, from his early years as an orphan to his rise to fame as a painter in Florence.Throughout the book, Anderson delves into Lippi's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with the church. He also examines Lippi's artistic style and the impact he had on the art world during his time.The Joyous Friar is a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of the most important painters of the Renaissance. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, Italian culture, or the Renaissance period.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.