Music-making Angel (2) c. 1480

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"Music-making Angel (2)" is a fresco fragment created around 1480 by the Italian Renaissance painter Melozzo da Forlì. Melozzo, whose full name was Melozzo degli Ambrosi, was renowned for his pioneering use of perspective and foreshortening, techniques that brought a dynamic sense of realism and depth to his compositions. This particular work is a testament to his skill and innovation in these areas.

Originally part of a larger fresco cycle in the apse of the Church of the Santi Apostoli in Rome, "Music-making Angel (2)" depicts an angel playing a musical instrument, typically identified as a lute or a similar stringed instrument. The angel is portrayed with an ethereal grace, characterized by flowing garments and delicately rendered wings, embodying the celestial beauty and divine harmony often associated with angelic figures in Renaissance art.

The fresco cycle from which this fragment originates was commissioned by Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere, who later became Pope Julius II. The cycle celebrated the Ascension of Christ and included a series of angelic musicians, each contributing to the heavenly symphony. Melozzo's innovative use of perspective allowed viewers to feel as though they were looking up into a heavenly realm, enhancing the spiritual experience of the artwork.

"Music-making Angel (2)" is notable for its exquisite detail and the lifelike quality of the angel's expression and posture. Melozzo's mastery of light and shadow, combined with his adept handling of anatomical accuracy, creates a sense of movement and presence that was groundbreaking for its time. The fragmentary nature of the work adds a layer of historical intrigue, as it invites viewers to imagine the grandeur of the original fresco cycle.

Today, "Music-making Angel (2)" is preserved in the Pinacoteca Vaticana (Vatican Museums) in Vatican City, where it continues to be admired for its artistic and historical significance. The work not only exemplifies Melozzo da Forlì's contributions to Renaissance art but also serves as a valuable piece of the cultural and religious heritage of the period.

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