Angels in Glory
1607
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1607
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Guido Reni’s *Angels in Glory* shows a dozen winged figures floating in clouds, their bodies lit from above. The scene feels weightless, like they might drift right out of the print. Thin lines carve their robes and halos, making every feather and fold clear. Reni used etching and drypoint together. The drypoint lines scratch deeper into metal, so a few angels look sharper, almost glowing. This trick adds depth in a small print. Try looking up Rembrandt’s etchings next.
