Angel 1750 - 1799

Giuseppe Gori's "Angel" is a polychromed wood sculpture depicting a celestial being with delicate features and flowing drapery. Created between 1750 and 1799, the angel's pose is both graceful and expressive, its gaze directed upwards as if in prayer. The intricate details, including the feathered wings, flowing robes, and the chain and lamp held in the angel's hands, showcase Gori's mastery of the Baroque style. This sculpture, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the Italian tradition of devotional art.