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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 Italian painter Fra Angelico, also known as Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, dates back to approximately 1433. This exquisite tempera on panel painting is currently housed in the prestigious San Marco Museum in Florence, Italy. The painting depicts an angel in a serene and ethereal setting, engaged in the act of creating music. With a radiant halo and delicate wings, the angel holds a lute in one hand and a scroll in the other, suggesting the harmonious melody that flows from the instrument. The scroll may represent the divine inspiration that fuels the angel's musical performance. The angel's graceful posture and the gentle curve of its body evoke a sense of fluidity and harmony, reflecting the artist's mastery of the human form. The delicate details in the angel's robe and the intricate patterns on the background further demonstrate Fra Angelico's exceptional skill in tempera painting. This painting is believed to be part of the Tabernacle of the Linaioli, a series of panels created for the Convent of San Marco in Florence. The Tabernacle was designed to house the Eucharist and was intended to inspire devotion and contemplation among the nuns. The inclusion of the angel making music may symbolize the celestial harmony and divine inspiration that pervaded the sacred space. Fra Angelico's "Angel Making Music" is a testament to the artistic achievements of the Florentine School during the Renaissance period. The painting's intricate details, harmonious composition, and spiritual depth continue to captivate viewers and inspire awe more than six centuries after its creation.
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