{"product_id":"angel-fragment-of-the-baronci-altarpiece-raphael","title":"Angel (fragment of the Baronci altarpiece) - Raphael","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed fragment from Raphael's first major commission, the Baronci altarpiece, depicting an angel with soft features and delicate light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image is a surviving fragment from the Baronci altarpiece, which was the first documented commission for the young Raphael. Painted when the artist was approximately seventeen years old, the work demonstrates his early mastery of form and light. The altarpiece was originally commissioned for the church of Sant'Agostino in Città di Castello, but it suffered severe damage during an earthquake in 1789. This specific section depicts the head and shoulders of an angel, showcasing the delicate modelling of the face and the soft, wavy texture of the hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is rendered with a gentle, contemplative expression, characteristic of Raphael's early style, which was heavily influenced by his teacher, Perugino. The colour palette is dominated by the warm, earthy tones of the skin, contrasted against the deep red of the garment and the muted green of the wing. The fine detail on the neckline of the tunic indicates the artist's attention to decorative elements, even at this early stage of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fragment, this piece offers a focused view of Raphael's technical approach to portraiture and religious iconography. The composition is balanced, with the figure turned slightly to the right, creating a sense of quiet movement. The light source is soft, allowing for subtle transitions between shadow and highlight across the cheek and neck. This print captures the texture of the original oil paint on wood, preserving the historical character of the panel. It serves as a study of the artist's development before he moved to Florence and Rome, where his style would undergo further transformation. The work remains a significant example of the transition from the Quattrocento to the High Renaissance, reflecting the technical precision and aesthetic grace that would define Raphael's later career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-and-child-giovanni-battista-cima-da-conegliano\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child - Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano — Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-and-child-with-the-young-saint-john-the-baptist-fra-bartolomeo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist - Fra Bartolomeo — Fra Bartolomeo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113089892687,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113094086991,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113094119759,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Angel-fragment-of-the-Baronci-altarpiece-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791918664310.jpg?v=1791918761","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/angel-fragment-of-the-baronci-altarpiece-raphael","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}