Angel 1750 - 1799

Giuseppe Sanmartino's "Angel" is a striking example of 18th-century Italian sculpture. The carved wooden figure, painted with vibrant hues, depicts a celestial being in a flowing yellow and pink robe, with outstretched wings and a delicate expression. The intricate details of the drapery, the subtle play of light and shadow, and the realistic depiction of the angel's form contribute to the overall sense of ethereal beauty and divine presence. This sculpture, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, was likely part of a larger religious ensemble.