Saint Cecilia at the Organ, Flanked by Angels Making Music 1780 - 1850

This drawing, "Saint Cecilia at the Organ, Flanked by Angels Making Music," by Johann Gottfried Schadow, depicts the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia, playing the organ. Flanking her are two angels, one playing a cello and the other holding a sheet of music. Created between 1780 and 1850, this work is a testament to Schadow's talent for capturing the elegance and beauty of the human form. The drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the Neoclassical style, emphasizing idealized forms and balance. This design could have been created for a sculpture or a bas-relief.