Studies for an Angel in Glory, Antonio d'Enrico Tanzio, 1575–1633

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Studies for an Angel in Glory, 1575–1633, Red chalk on off-white laid paper washed pale ochre; main study squared for transfer, 14 x 9 15/16in. ( x ), Drawings, Antonio d'Enrico Tanzio (Tanzio da Varallo) (Italian, Riale d'Alagna 1575/80–1632/33 Novara), Made in preparation for a flying angel on the frescoed ceiling in the church of Sant’Antonio Abate, Milan, this drawing explores the dynamic pose of a male figure seen from below. At the sides of the main study, the artist has repeated elements of the body to increase his understanding of the model’s anatomy and his complex, floating pose

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Size: 3822px × 5213px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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