Artwork
An Angel
An Angel is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Francesco Granacci. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
An Angel is a painting created by Francesco Granacci in 1520, during the High Renaissance. It is now part of the collection at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene angel standing before a stone archway, dressed in a pink robe with visible green wings. The angel's face is averted to the right, and they hold an indistinct object in their hands. The composition conveys an overall sense of calm.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of the High Renaissance, the work exhibits refined techniques, likely influenced by Granacci's training under Domenico Ghirlandaio and his association with artists like Michelangelo. The muted background emphasizes the central figure, suggesting a possible use of chiaroscuro or subtle sfumato to achieve depth and serenity.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1520, An Angel is attributed to Francesco Granacci, a Florentine painter. Its current location is the Ashmolean Museum, though the full provenance history is not detailed here.
Context
Created amidst the High Renaissance, the painting reflects the era's classical influences and technical sophistication, aligning with the artistic innovations of 16th-century Florence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Granacci (1469 – 30 November 1543) was an Italian Renaissance painter active primarily in his native Florence.
