The image shows an angelic figure with wings and two accompanying figures. The central figure is standing on a cloud with wings spread wide, one arm raised with a leafy branch. The figures below the angel are seated on either side, each holding similar leafy branches, gazing upwards towards the angel. The scene is composed of detailed line work, with soft shading suggesting the texture of the figures and their surroundings. The background is filled with a stippling effect to convey a sense of depth and atmosphere, characteristic of classic etching techniques.
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The image shows an angelic figure with wings and two accompanying figures. The central figure is standing on a cloud with wings spread wide, one arm raised with a leafy branch. The figures below the angel are seated on either side, each holding similar leafy branches, gazing upwards towards the angel. The scene is composed of detailed line work, with soft shading suggesting the texture of the figures and their surroundings. The background is filled with a stippling effect to convey a sense of depth and atmosphere, characteristic of classic etching techniques.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Angel Holding a Palm and a Crown

Jean-Honoré Fragonard after Annibale Carracci

Date
1763/1764
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 9.1 × 13.9 cm (3 9/16 × 5 1/2 in.), cut to platemar
Classification
Print
Accession number
2014.131.11
Credit line
Gift of Kate Ganz
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Etchings after Italian Masters

Subjects and terms

  • etching
Inscription

lower right in image: frago Sc.; lower left, in plate: annibal Carrache. Coupole de la Cathédrale de Plaisance.

NGA object ID 165527. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.