Angel 1750 - 1799

Salvatore di Franco's "Angel" (1750-1799) is a striking example of Baroque sculpture, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The piece depicts an angel in mid-flight, with a flowing robe and outstretched wings. The delicate details of the angel's features and the intricate folds of its garment showcase the artist's mastery of the medium. This life-size sculpture evokes a sense of movement and spirituality, capturing the ethereal nature of the divine. The angel's pose, with its outstretched arm and graceful drapery, suggests a message of hope and heavenly intervention.