"announcing Angel" Large 17th-century Wooden Sculpture
"Announcing Angel" Large Dark Wood Sculpture (walnut)
The angel with a trumpet is a common motif in Christian art, often associated with the announcement of news or the Passion, while the shield reinforces the theme of peace
Dating from the 17th century - Origin: Italy
An androgynous figure in a tunic with curly hair, holding a symbolic instrument.
Antique sculpture depicting a figure holding a trumpet
and a shield bearing the inscription “Pax Hominibus,” which means “Peace to men” in Latin.
This expression is an excerpt from the traditional phrase “et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis” (and on earth, peace to men of good will), particularly famous in sacred texts and Christian musical works such as the Gloria
Traces of past wood-boring insect damage....
The angel with a trumpet is a common motif in Christian art, often associated with the announcement of news or the Passion, while the shield reinforces the theme of peace
Dating from the 17th century - Origin: Italy
An androgynous figure in a tunic with curly hair, holding a symbolic instrument.
Antique sculpture depicting a figure holding a trumpet
and a shield bearing the inscription “Pax Hominibus,” which means “Peace to men” in Latin.
This expression is an excerpt from the traditional phrase “et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis” (and on earth, peace to men of good will), particularly famous in sacred texts and Christian musical works such as the Gloria
Traces of past wood-boring insect damage....
650 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Some scratches and chips
Material: Solid wood
Width: 15.5 cm
Height: 46 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Reference (ID): 1803300
Availability: In stock
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