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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 breathtaking masterpiece by the renowned Florentine artist 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. The angel holds a lute in his left hand, his fingers delicately plucking the strings, while his right hand cradles a small drum. His wings, spread wide, create a sense of motion and energy, as if he is in the midst of a divine dance. The background of the painting is adorned with intricate gold leaf and delicate floral motifs, further emphasizing the otherworldly and spiritual nature of the scene. The angel's expression is one of deep concentration and joy, as he loses himself in the music he creates. This painting is believed to have originally been 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 a sense of awe and reverence in the nuns who cared for it. Fra Angelico's mastery of color, composition, and detail is evident in this stunning work of art. His use of tempera paint, a technique popular during the Renaissance period, allows for a vibrant and intricate depiction of the angel and his musical instruments. The painting is a testament to Fra Angelico's skill as a painter and his deep understanding of the spiritual and emotional power of music. Overall, "Angel Making Music" is a captivating and inspiring work of art that continues to captivate viewers with its beauty and intricacy over 600 years after it was created. The painting is a reminder of the power of music to transport us to another realm and to connect us with the divine.
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