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Fine Art Print : Angel playing a violin, c. 1480. Melozzo da Forli (1438-1494
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Angel playing a violin, c. 1480. Melozzo da Forli (1438-1494
Melozzo da Forli (1438-1494). Italian painter. Fresco depicting an Angel playing a violin, c. 1480. From the Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles. Pinacoteca Vaticana. Vatican City
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1480 Angel Apostles Basilica Degli Effect Fresco Instrument Musician Pinacoteca Renaissance Santi Twelve Vatican Violin 15th Foreshortening Forli Melozzo Michelozzo Musical Vaticana
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of the Renaissance with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Melozzo da Forli's angel playing the violin. This captivating artwork, created around 1480, showcases the mastery of the Italian painter as he brings to life a celestial being in the act of playing a musical instrument. Originally painted as a fresco in the Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Vatican City, this print allows you to bring a piece of history and artistry into your home. Our high-quality print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is available for rights-managed use, ensuring you acquire an authentic and unique addition to your collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning 15th century fresco, created by the Italian painter Melozzo da Forlì around 1480, captures the ethereal beauty of an angel as he plays the violin. The painting is a masterpiece from the Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome, now housed in the Pinacoteca Vaticana. The detail and effect of the work showcase Melozzo's exceptional skill in using foreshortening to create a sense of depth and realism. The angel, with his serene expression and flowing robes, holds the violin in a graceful position, his fingers poised above the strings. The instrument, with its intricately carved body and bow, is depicted with exquisite detail, reflecting the artist's understanding of the musical instrument and its intricacies. Melozzo da Forlì was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance art scene, and this work is a testament to the artistic innovations of the time. The painting's influence can be seen in the works of other artists, such as Michelozzo and Ambrogio de' Ambrogi, who were part of the same artistic circle. The Middle Ages had seen the use of music in religious art, but the Renaissance brought a new focus on the human form and the natural world. This fresco represents the intersection of these two artistic traditions, with the angel playing a musical instrument, a common motif in religious art, rendered in a way that showcases the artist's mastery of perspective and realism. The angel's musical performance is a reminder of the transcendent power of art and music, and the painting continues to captivate viewers with its beauty and intricacy. This work is a testament to the enduring legacy of Melozzo da Forlì and the artistic innovations of the Italian Renaissance.
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