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Painted terracotta statue of a standing angel with bowed head and hands clasped at the chest, wearing a green robe with gold belt, against black.

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
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Public domain · Smithsonian (Smithsonian American Art Museum) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1600).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

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

Español: Ángel adorador

Un ángel de pie con grandes alas levantadas detrás, la cabeza inclinada y las manos juntas sobre el pecho, vestido con una túnica verde, cinturón dorado y forro rojo. La figura de terracota pintada se apoya en una base sencilla sobre un fondo negro, con superficies que muestran dorado y colores apagados.

Português: Anjo adorador

Um anjo em pé, com grandes asas erguidas atrás, a cabeça inclinada e as mãos unidas no peito, vestindo uma túnica verde, cinto dourado e forro vermelho. A figura de terracota pintada repousa sobre uma base simples contra um fundo preto, com superfícies que exibem dourado e cores suaves.

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