Angel 18th century

"Angel" is an 18th-century sculpture by Giuseppe Sanmartino, an Italian artist known for his exquisite craftsmanship. This small-scale sculpture, made from wood and painted with delicate details, depicts an angel in mid-flight, her flowing garments and outstretched wings conveying a sense of motion and divine grace. The angel holds a censer, a symbol of prayer and incense, further emphasizing her celestial purpose. This work is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.