Angel, from the polyptych of St. Nicolas of Tolentino 1501

This painting, *Angel*, from the polyptych of St. Nicolas of Tolentino, is a detail from a larger work by the famous Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael, completed in 1501. The work, currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, depicts an angel holding a scroll, a common motif in religious art that symbolizes divine messages or pronouncements. Raphael's masterful rendering of the angel's delicate features and flowing hair, along with the meticulous attention to detail in the scroll, are characteristic of his early style. This work is a testament to Raphael's early mastery of the High Renaissance style, showcasing his ability to infuse religious subjects with a sense of grace and human emotion.