Angels Swinging Censers
Artist
Gherardo di Giovanni del Fora
(Italian, 1445 - 1497)
Datelate 1400s
MediumOil on wood
DimensionsFramed: 11 13/16 H x 14 15/16 W x 2 15/16 D in. (30 x 38 x 5.8 cm)
Unframed support: 8 1/16 - 8 1/8 H x 11 1/8 W x 11/16 D in. (20.4-20.6 x 28.2-28.3 x 1.7 cm)
Unframed support: 8 1/16 - 8 1/8 H x 11 1/8 W x 11/16 D in. (20.4-20.6 x 28.2-28.3 x 1.7 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineBequest of John Ringling, 1936
Object numberSN18
Two robed flying angels, en face, are carrying stems and lilies, swinging their censers in the path of the descending Dove of Peace. This simple disposition of the two figures is most graceful and captivating.
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Giovanni del Biondo
late 1380s
