between 1418 and 1436, fra angelico painted an altarpiece for the church in fiesole, which has been damaged. age caused the some of the paint to come off, or fade, and other artists have painted over some of fra angelico's work while trying to repair the paintings. the top part of the altarpiece is in the national gallery, london. it shows christ in glory, surrounded by more than 250 figures, and is a large and magnificent piece of work. it has been described as one of the best works in the gallery.