An Adoring Angel

An Adoring Angel from around 1540 at the National Gallery shows Moretto's treatment of angelic figures with his characteristic silvery refinement. The isolated angel, likely from a larger altarpiece, demonstrates his ability to invest individual figures with devotional presence. The isolated adoring angel, likely a fragment from a larger altarpiece, testifies to the ravages of time and the dispersal of devotional ensembles that once adorned Brescian churches.

The angel is rendered with Moretto's distinctive silvery palette and refined modeling. The adoring posture and gentle expression create an image of celestial devotion.