{"product_id":"pair-of-kneeling-angels-italian-school-18th-century","title":"Pair of Kneeling Angels, Italian School (18th Century)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eItalian School (18th Century)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"36\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"64\"\u003ePair of Kneeling Angels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"68\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCarved wood\u003cbr data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e68 × 25 × 29 1\/2 in. \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e172.7 × 63.5 × 74.9 cm (each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eThis imposing pair of carved wooden angels reflects the expressive devotional sculpture of the Italian Baroque tradition. Depicted kneeling upon swirling cloud forms, each figure raises open hands in a gesture of offering or adoration, their softly modeled faces and flowing drapery conveying a sense of reverent movement and spiritual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"895\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOriginally likely conceived as part of an ecclesiastical setting—such as an altar or tabernacle ensemble—the figures embody the theatricality and emotional immediacy prized in eighteenth-century religious art. The dynamic carving of the drapery and cloud bases, combined with their symmetrical yet individualized poses, suggests they were intended to flank a central sacred image or object, guiding the viewer’s attention and devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47587854647532,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/files\/wooden-angels.jpg?v=1777573710","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/pair-of-kneeling-angels-italian-school-18th-century","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}