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Pinnacle with Angel
Pinnacle with Angel is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Niccolò di Segna. It dates from 1340 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
Created in 1340 in Siena, Pinnacle with Angel is a religious painting executed by Niccolò di Segna. The work measures 30.5 cm in height and 22.7 cm in width. Classified as a painting, the piece reflects the stylistic conventions of 14th-century Sienese religious art. It is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
Pinnacle with Angel is a religious painting by Niccolò di Segna, executed circa 1340 in Siena. The work measures 30.5 cm by 22.7 cm and was created as an altarpiece pinnacle. It is held in the permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it has been displayed since at least the early 1960s.
Overview
Niccolò di Segna's Pinnacle with Angel, created around 1340, exemplifies the Italo-Byzantine style characteristic of the Sienese School. This painting, depicting a religious subject, showcases the artist's engagement with the prevailing artistic trends of his time. The work is now part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The figure holds a staff in its right hand, an attribute commonly associated with celestial messengers in religious iconography.
The panel features a solitary angel centrally positioned, identifiable by its halo, flowing robe, and prominent wings. The figure holds a staff in its right hand, an attribute commonly associated with celestial messengers in religious iconography. The artist rendered the angel with a degree of realism, emphasizing details in its expression and drapery against a dark, contrasting background, which highlights the divine figure.
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Artist
Niccolò di Segna (died around 1348) was an Italian painter from Siena. His activity is documented starting from 1331. Influenced by Duccio di Buoninsegna and Simone Martini, he was an exponent of the Sienese School. He…
