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Angel making music (From the Tabernacle of the Linaioli), ca. 1433. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
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Angel making music (From the Tabernacle of the Linaioli), ca. 1433. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
Angel making music (From the Tabernacle of the Linaioli), ca. 1433. Found in the collection of the San Marco, Florence
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1400 1455 Angelico Da Fiesole Ca Florence Florentine School Fra Giovanni Music Dancebible Music Instruments Play Music San Marco Tempera On Panel
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a captivating masterpiece by the renowned Florentine artist Fra Angelico, depicts an ethereal angel engaged in the creation of music. Painted around 1433, this tempera on panel artwork is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the early Renaissance period and is currently housed in the San Marco Museum in Florence, Italy. The celestial being, with delicate wings spread wide, holds a lute in one hand and a small harp in the other. The lute, a popular musical instrument during the Renaissance, is positioned in a way that suggests the angel is plucking its strings, while the harp, with its strings taut and ready, awaits the angel's touch. The angel's serene expression and the tranquil setting of the painting convey a sense of harmony and divine inspiration. This artwork is believed to be part of the Tabernacle of the Linaioli, a series of paintings created for the Convent of San Marco in Florence. The Tabernacle was intended to be a visual representation of the biblical story of the Annunciation, with various scenes depicting the angelic visitation to Mary. Fra Angelico's "Angel Making Music" is thought to represent the moment when the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. The intricate details of the painting, from the delicate folds of the angel's robe to the delicate strings of the musical instruments, showcase Fra Angelico's exceptional skill as a painter. The use of tempera, a traditional painting medium of the time, adds to the work's luminous quality and enhances the otherworldly atmosphere of the scene. Fra Angelico's "Angel Making Music" is a stunning example of the artistic achievements of the Florentine School during the Renaissance and a reminder of the profound influence of religious art on the development of Western art. The painting's enduring beauty continues to captivate viewers and inspire artists to this day.
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