L'ange gardien (The Guardian Angel), in an album containing Recueil de Compositions par Lagrenée Le Jeune (Collection of Compositions by Lagrenée the Younger) 1782 - 1821

Jean Jacques Lagrenée’s "L’ange gardien" (The Guardian Angel) is a delicate and moving depiction of a winged angel sheltering a young child. Created between 1782 and 1821, this etching from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, illustrates the tender care and protection of a guardian angel over an innocent child. The composition features a central angel, with large wings, gently holding the small child in her embrace. The artist's masterful use of shading and line creates a sense of depth and dimension, emphasizing the delicate nature of the subject matter. The composition's warmth and tenderness invite viewers to contemplate the themes of faith, innocence, and divine protection.