Angel Musicians
Relief
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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This terracotta relief representing angel musicians was probably made in the 15th century Italy. This was squeezed from the original marble relief forming the right side of an altar frontal in the church of San Trovaso at Venice.
Object details
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| Title | Angel Musicians (popular title) |
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| Brief description | Relief angel musicians from san trovaso venice, terracotta squeeze, Italian 15th century. |
| Physical description | Relief in terracotta. To the right stands a lightly draped angel playing the lute. To the left, a little behind, is another playing a small viol. Over their shoulders are visible the heads of three other angels singing. Above is a coffered ceiling. In a narrow black painted wood frame. |
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| Summary | This terracotta relief representing angel musicians was probably made in the 15th century Italy. This was squeezed from the original marble relief forming the right side of an altar frontal in the church of San Trovaso at Venice. |
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| Accession number | A.2-1924 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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