Angel’s Head
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Basic information
Additionally
- Type
- sculpture
- Genre
- religious
- Plot
- Cherub
- Provenance
- Unknown origin
Information about author
Object description
The sculptural image presents itself as a decorative, massive angel's head carved in the traditions of sacred sculpture. The face has rounded, almost childlike features: plump cheeks, a clearly defined chin, a high, open forehead, small eyes, and small, slightly smiling lips. The generalised interpretation indicates the master's inclination towards decorativeness and symbolism. The gentle expression gives the cherub an air of heavenly purity and tranquillity, while its barely defined eyes create an impression of dreaminess. The gold toning enhances the decorative effect, making the image majestic. The master tries to convey the lightness and tenderness of the image through rounded plastic forms. Cherubs symbolised heavenly powers, purity, and the protection of sacred space, and at the same time, gave the interior a sense of grandeur.
Legal regulation
Borys Voznytskyi Lviv National Art Gallery
