Angels Making Music c. 1650

"Angels Making Music" is a 17th-century etching by Cornelis Schut, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist. The artwork depicts a celestial scene with a group of cherubic angels playing various musical instruments, including a lute, a cello, and a trumpet. The angels are arranged in a dynamic composition, creating a sense of movement and energy. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in the etching creates a sense of depth and volume, enhancing the realism of the figures and their musical instruments. "Angels Making Music" is a captivating depiction of heavenly harmony, showcasing Schut's mastery of Baroque art.