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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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Angel Making Music: A Divine Harmony by Fra Angelico This exquisite painting, titled "Angel Making Music," is a testament to the artistic brilliance of Fra Angelico, also known as Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, a prominent figure of the Florentine School during the Italian Renaissance. Created around 1433, this masterpiece is now housed in the San Marco Museum in Florence, Italy. The image portrays an angel in a serene, otherworldly environment, surrounded by various musical instruments. The angel, with a heavenly expression, plays a lyre, its strings vibrating in perfect harmony. The ethereal quality of the angel's form is accentuated by the delicate use of tempera on panel, a technique that was popular during the Renaissance period. The presence of musical instruments in this painting is significant, as music was believed to be a divine gift from the heavens. The instruments depicted, including a lyre, a lute, and a harp, are all symbolic of the celestial realm. The angel's musical performance is a representation of the harmonious balance that exists between the divine and the earthly realms. The painting's intricate details, such as the delicate folds of the angel's robe and the intricate patterns on the musical instruments, demonstrate Fra Angelico's exceptional skill as a painter. The overall composition is harmonious, with the angel's figure and the musical instruments arranged in a balanced and visually pleasing manner. "Angel Making Music" is a captivating work of art that transcends time and continues to inspire awe and wonder. It is a reminder of the beauty and harmony that exists in the world, both divine and earthly, and the power of art to evoke emotions and transport us to another realm.
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