Angel 18th - 19th century

"Angel" is a wooden sculpture created by Italian artist Angelo Viva in the 18th-19th century. The sculpture depicts a cherubic angel with flowing robes and outstretched wings, its delicate features and ethereal pose evoke a sense of celestial beauty. The sculpture is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, offering a glimpse into the artistic traditions of the period and the enduring fascination with angelic imagery.