Adoring Angel

A standing angel with large wings raised behind, head bowed and hands pressed together at the chest, wearing a green robe with a gold belt and red lining. The painted terracotta figure stands on a plain base against a black background, its surfaces showing gold and muted color.

Artist

Giovanni della Robbia

Date

15th-16th century

Medium

painted terra cotta

Source

Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum)

Size

2231 × 3000 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian American Art Museum