Musical Angels
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Madonna and Child on the Coffered CeilingSt. BernardinoMusical AngelsChrist in MajestyBaroque Wooden PulpitBaroque Pulpit CherubThe Reconciliation of the BufaliniMadonna and Child with SaintsCoffered Ceiling of Santa Maria in AracoeliThe Glory of St. BernardinoPietàPortrait GroupCeiling Medallion with the Holy SpiritSt. Bernardino Preaching Against DiscordGod the Father with the GlobeCounterfaçade with Angels and Barberini EmblemSanto Bambino of AracoeliSt Louis of ToulouseBaroque PulpitHigh AltarBaroque PulpitSt FrancisThe Four EvangelistsMadonna AracoeliThe Funeral of St. BernardinoBarberini Coat of Arms and AllegoryView from the Stairway of Santa Maria in Aracoeli

Musical AngelsdetailPinturicchio

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In this detail (1484–86), Pinturicchio paints two angelic musicians, one playing a violin and the other a wind instrument. Floating on clouds, they contribute to the celestial harmony surrounding Christ in Majesty. The graceful movement of their garments reflects Pinturicchio’s refined sense of rhythm, light, and divine celebration.