An Angel Supporting Two Escutcheons
1470
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1470
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows an angel kneeling on a cloud, holding up two empty shields. The angel has wings, a halo, and a soft, flowing robe. The lines are loose and sketchy, with some shading to show folds in the fabric. The angel’s pose looks like it’s supporting something heavy, even though the shields are blank. This kind of drawing was often used to plan bigger paintings or sculptures. Check out Renaissance to see how artists like this one shaped art history.
