Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

The Metropolitan Museum of Art



  • Standing Angel, 18th century
    Ecuadoran (Quito)
    Wood, polychromed and gilded

    H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
    Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1964 (64.164.234)

    That this young page was meant to represent an angel is clear from the hole on his back, where gilt wings were once attached.

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  • Standing Angel, 18th century
    Ecuadoran (Quito)
    Wood, polychromed and gilded

    H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
    Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1964 (64.164.234)