Italian
Angel, 15th century
Polychromed and gilded wood, 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)
This is a polychromed and gilded wood full-length statue of a light-skinned figure who appears to be walking forward. The figure has shoulder length blonde hair and wears a headpiece above their forehead. The figure's long dress has remnants of red and gold paint throughout, a large red collar and a ruffle about their waist. Their arm to our left is broken off above the elbow and their hand to our right rests on the knee of their forward leg. The foot of that leg is visible below the gown.
Chapel
Commentary
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