Artwork
Listening Angel
Listening Angel is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Listening Angel' is a portrait that focuses on a single face. The subject is depicted with a serene expression, turned slightly to the side.
Subject & Meaning
The subject has light skin and dark hair pulled back, set against a dark, plain background that emphasizes their facial features. The calm demeanor suggests a contemplative or attentive state.
Technique & Style
The use of soft shadows creates a three-dimensional effect on the face. This technique, characteristic of Renaissance art, achieves a smooth blending of colors and tones, contributing to the overall sense of depth and volume.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
