ROSSELLINO, Antonio
(b. 1427, Settignano, d. 1479, Firenze)

Tomb of the Cardinal of Portugal (detail)

1461-66
White and coloured marble with traces of polychromy and gold
San Miniato al Monte, Florence

A pair of angels, who seem to have just alighted on the cornice above, lead the eye to a roundel with the Virgin and Child, supported by flying angels.

The detail shows one of the angels.