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The Seven Archangels (recto)

Massimo Stanzione

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sketch of seven archangels drawn in brown ink on aged paper. The archangels are standing on clouds. They are dressed in flowing robes and have large wings. The archangel on the left is playing a harp. The next archangel to the right is holding a book. The third archangel from the left is shirtless, holding a sword and shield. He stands on the center of the image. The fourth archangel from the left is holding an object. The fifth archangel from the left appears to be playing a horn. The sixth and seventh archangels from the left are standing on the right side of the image, with the seventh holding a severed head. Clouds and lines fill the background.

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900 × 494 px
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