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One Angel Blowing a Trumpet, and Another Holding a Standard

Fra Bartolommeo

1500

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

One Angel Blowing a Trumpet, and Another Holding a Standard is a 1500 ink by Fra Bartolommeo, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Fra Bartolommeo
When & what style?: 1500 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this Renaissance allegory, two angels are depicted in a sketch. The angel on the left is blowing a trumpet, while the one on the right is holding a standard. Both angels are dressed in flowing robes, with the one on the left wearing a more elaborate outfit. The background of the sketch is simple, with a grid pattern visible behind the angels. The level of detail in the sketch suggests that it may have been a preparatory work for a larger painting. The artist's use of pen and brown ink creates a sense of depth and texture, while the red chalk grid adds a sense of structure to the composition. This sketch is a great example of the artistic techniques used during the Renaissance period. To learn more about this style of art, you can explore the Renaissance movement.