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An Angel Carrying a Torch, c. 1500/1504. Creator: Filippino Lippi
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An Angel Carrying a Torch, c. 1500/1504. Creator: Filippino Lippi
An Angel Carrying a Torch, c. 1500/1504
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Brown Ink Filippino Lippi Florence Florentine Lippi Filippino Studies Torch Torches Tuscany Wash Laid Paper Pen And Ink Drawing
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This exquisite pen and ink drawing, titled "An Angel Carrying a Torch," is a masterpiece by the renowned Florentine artist Filippino Lippi, created around 1500-1504. The artwork is a captivating study in the use of line and tone, with the angel's ethereal form delicately rendered in pen and brown ink and gray wash on laid paper. The angel, a common symbol of Christianity, is depicted carrying a torch, which represents the illumination of the soul and the light of faith. The use of brown ink and gray wash adds depth and texture to the image, creating a sense of dimensionality and depth. The drawing is a testament to Lippi's exceptional draftsmanship and his ability to capture the essence of the divine. It is believed that this work was a study for a larger painting or fresco, as it shares similarities in composition and subject matter with other works by the artist. Filippino Lippi was a prominent figure in the Florentine art scene during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and his works are highly sought after by collectors and institutions around the world. This drawing is a rare example of his early work and a valuable addition to any collection or exhibition of Renaissance art. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is the current location of this beautiful and historic artwork, where it is on display for visitors to appreciate the intricacies of Lippi's technique and the beauty of his artistic vision.
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