Angel playing the lute by Giovanni Battista di Jacopo
Angel playing the lute by Giovanni Battista di Jacopo
Angel playing the lute by Giovanni Battista di Jacopo is a well-known piece depicting a young angel playing the lute. It is part of a lost altarpiece. Reflectographic studies have revealed part of a building beneath the dark background that was added after the fact, and this is where the musical angel would have stood, similar to specific compositions by Fra’ Bartolomeo or Raphael. The Sacred Conversation, kept in the church of Sant’Agata ad Asciano in Siena and painted by Francesco Vanni in 1600, suggests the original composition.
Underneath the painting’s dull foundation within the Uffizi, reflectographic thoughts have recognized the craftsman, Rosso Fiorentino, and the year 1521. Despite this, it’s still questionable if Rosso composed the penmanship or if it was included after the altarpiece was dismantled to protect the origin’s subtle elements.
This picture, Rosso Fiorentino’s new take on a classic subject, appears in the lovable photo of the youthful blessed messenger who seems uncertain of himself when he tries to play the lute—which is so gigantic in comparison. The craftsmanship is outstanding, shining because of the particularly modern brushstrokes.
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