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Seven Angels Adoring the Christ Child, by Pierre Subleyras, unspecified, 1735

Seven Angels Adoring the Christ Child

Pierre Subleyras

1735

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Overview

Seven Angels Adoring the Christ Child is a 1735 unspecified by Pierre Subleyras, a Rococo painting work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Pierre Subleyras
When & what style?
1735 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of angels gathered around a baby. The baby is floating in the air, and the angels are looking up at it with their hands outstretched. The angels are dressed in different colored robes, and they have large wings. The background is a cloudy sky. The scene is peaceful, with the angels gazing adoringly at the baby. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and beige dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and devotion. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the works of artist Pierre Subleyras.

About the artist

Portrait of Pierre Subleyras
Artist

Pierre Subleyras

Pierre Subleyras (French: ; November 25, 1699 – May 28, 1749) was a French painter, active during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic period, mainly in Italy.

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