Rinuccini Chapel (basilica of Santa Croce) 1370

Giovanni da Milano’s fresco in the Rinuccini Chapel of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence depicts a scene of an angel in flight. The fresco, painted in 1370, showcases the artist’s mastery of detail and his ability to portray movement in a lifelike manner. The angel, rendered in a delicate, almost ethereal style, soars through the clouds, its wings spread wide. This work is a fine example of the artistic style of the late-medieval period, featuring a mixture of realism and symbolism. The painting’s location within the chapel provides a rich context for understanding the artist's intentions and the significance of the scene for the viewers of the time.