Angel with Candlestick [detail: 1] by Michelangelo Buonarroti is a detail from an early sculptural work associated with the Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna. The angel demonstrates Michelangelo's developing mastery of three-dimensional form, drapery, anatomy and sacred imagery.
The work belongs to the tradition of Renaissance religious sculpture and offers an intimate view of Michelangelo's treatment of an angelic figure. The candlestick-bearing angel was created within a larger religious sculptural context, where devotional purpose and artistic craftsmanship meet.
Michelangelo and Renaissance Sculpture
Michelangelo became one of the greatest sculptors in Western art, and works from his early career reveal his growing command of marble and the human figure. The Angel with Candlestick provides an opportunity to appreciate this development.
Angel with Candlestick
The figure combines religious symbolism with carefully observed sculptural form. The treatment of the body, clothing and gesture demonstrates Michelangelo's interest in giving sacred figures physical presence.
Renaissance Religious Art
The association with the Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna places the work within the Italian Renaissance tradition of church sculpture, where devotional images also served as important artistic statements.
Renaissance Wall Art
Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions inspired by Michelangelo's artwork in available canvas, fine art, framed and 100% hand-painted oil formats. Explore the canvas prints collection or oil painting collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angel with Candlestick?
It is a Renaissance religious sculpture associated with Michelangelo and the Basilica of San Domenico in Bologna.
What type of artwork is it?
The supplied classification identifies it as Renaissance Sculpture.
Is this the original sculpture?
No. Alpha Art Gallery offers a reproduction of the historic artwork.