Winged Boy with Hands Raised

Florentine 15th Century

mid 15th century

Winged Boy with Hands Raised by Florentine 15th Century

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

overall: 10.5 x 5.9 x 3.6 cm (4 1/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/16 in.)

Classification

Sculpture

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1957.14.38

Art Historical Context

This charming bronze sculpture, created in mid-15th-century Florence, captures a winged boy with hands raised in a lively, expressive pose. Attributed simply to a Florentine artist of the period, the work reflects the Early Renaissance revival of classical motifs, where putti—playful winged figures inspired by ancient Roman art—became popular symbols of innocence, joy, and divine presence in both religious and secular contexts. Measuring just over four inches tall, the piece highlights the technical mastery of bronze casting, a medium prized in Florence for its ability to render fine details ...

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