The artwork, titled “Standing Angel with Scroll,” is a sculpture crafted by the renowned artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1667 and 1668, during the Baroque period. This magnificent piece is currently housed in Fogg Museum, part of the Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US.
The sculpture portrays an angel standing gracefully while holding a scroll. The intricate details reflect Bernini’s masterful ability to capture movement and emotion. The angel’s flowing garments and delicately carved wings exemplify the Baroque style’s emphasis on dynamism and drama. The figure’s poised stance and serene expression imbue the artwork with a divine and ethereal quality, characteristic of Bernini’s artistic oeuvre.
