Benedetto was born at the village of
Vicchio, in the province of
Mugello. he was a brother — probably younger — of the celebrated
Fra Angelico, and with him entered the
convent of San Domenico at Fiesole, in 1407, taking the name of 'Frater Benedictus,' by which he is usually known. For three years previous to his death, which occurred in 1448, he held the post of
superior of that convent. Fra Benedetto was a
miniaturist of talent. He
illuminated the choral books of
San Marco, Florence, and also books in the convent of San Domenico, Fiesole. He is supposed also to have assisted Fra Angelico in his
frescoes in San Marco. ==References==