Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)Agostino di Duccio · 1457

  • Creation date1457
  • MuseumOratorio di San Bernardino

Agostino di Duccio (1418 – 1481)

Agostino di Duccio (1418-1481) was an early Renaissance Italian sculptor influenced by Donatello & Michelozzo. Known for linear, decorative reliefs at the Tempio Malatestiano and Oratorio di San Bernardino. Explore his unique style & works!

Oratorio di San Bernardino (Perugia, Italy)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)
  • Artist: Agostino di Duccio
  • Year: 1457
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Oratorio di San Bernardino
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant
  • Topics: angels, music

Questions & Answers

How old was Agostino di Duccio when creating "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" in 1457?

When "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" was created in 1457, Agostino di Duccio - born in 1418 - was 39 years old.

Who is the artist behind "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)"?

"Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" was created by Agostino di Duccio. The information on this page describes Agostino di Duccio's original work.

How does "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" balance light and dark?

"Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" by Agostino di Duccio is recorded as brilliant, with a luminous luminance.

In what year was "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" by Agostino di Duccio created?

"Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" by Agostino di Duccio was created in 1457.

Is "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" by Agostino di Duccio kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is Italy, and the museum holding the original is in Italy.

How is the palette of "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" by Agostino di Duccio described?

The palette of "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" by Agostino di Duccio is described as neutrals. It is a compact description of the work's colors.

Do the colors of "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" appear strong or soft?

The colors in "Angels Playing a Lute and Tambourine (detail)" by Agostino di Duccio have a monochromatic intensity.

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