Angel’s Head
unknown
Basic information
- ID
- С-I-1288
- Author
- unknown
- Name
- Angel’s Head
- Date of creation
- 18th c.
- Country
- Ukraine
- Technique
- carving polychrome
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions (height x width x depth, cm)
- 19.5 x 12.7 x 8
Additionally
- Type
- sculpture
- Genre
- religious
- Plot
- Crucifixion
- Provenance
- Oryshkivtsi village, Zhydachiv district, Lviv region
Information about author
Object description
The sculpture of a cherub served as a decorative element in a sacred space. The angel's head has been partially preserved, with fragmentary traces of decoration remaining, which give an idea of its original decorative splendour. The rounded face with generalised features resembles a child's face, characteristic of Baroque sacred sculpture, symbolising purity and harmony. The cherub's gaze, directed to the side, gives the image liveliness and spaciousness. Wings are placed at the bottom of the head, generalised with a relief that imitates the texture of feathers. The sculptural image of the cherub exhibits a harmony of proportions, smooth lines, and a decorative role for the wings. The touching innocence is emphasised by the simplicity of forms, the absence of sharp details, and the smoothness of the outlines. Despite the losses, the form has remained expressive, allowing us to see the artistic idea.
Legal regulation
Borys Voznytskyi Lviv National Art Gallery
