Holy figure seen in Michelangelo (5)
I believe the answer is:
angel
'holy figure' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
'in michelangelo' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ANGEL' is hidden within 'michelangelo'.
'seen' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for angel that I've seen before include "Top D [DECORATION]" , "Theatrical backer" , "Winged spiritual being" , "backer for rep" , "Theatre backer" .)