Italian school (XX) - Arcangelo Michele - XL FORMAT






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Oil painting by Scuola italiana (XX) from the 1940s-1950s, titled Arcangelo Michele - XL FORMAT, in Art Nouveau style, Italy, measuring 116 cm high by 86 cm wide and sold with its frame, signed non firmato and in good condition.
Description from the seller
Exceptionally without reservation!
Impressive painting of a sacred subject, depicting with great expressive power the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the demon. The scene is dominated by a dynamic and theatrical composition: the Archangel, with wings spread and classical-looking armor, brandishes the sword while crushing the demonic figure at his feet, a symbol of the triumph of good over evil. The movements are energetic, the poses accentuated and filled with dramatic tension, emphasized by a decisive use of color and strong chiaroscuro contrasts.
The brushstroke is vigorous and instinctive, with an intense palette that alternates warm and cool tones, helping to create a powerful and solemn atmosphere. The work clearly draws inspiration from the Baroque tradition, recalling seventeenth-century models in both gesture and iconographic setup. A painting of great visual impact and strong symbolic significance, ideal for collectors and for characterful interiors.
To complete the work, a magnificent, finely crafted gilded wooden frame that encases the scene with elegance and further enhances its drama.
Our shipments are fast, professional, and packaged in perfect protection: hence the related shipping costs.
In accordance with the current regulations on works of art, shipments outside Europe (Schengen area) entail significantly higher costs and may cause delays, customs difficulties, or other problems, which remain entirely at the buyer's expense and responsibility, unless private agreements.
Seller's Story
Exceptionally without reservation!
Impressive painting of a sacred subject, depicting with great expressive power the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the demon. The scene is dominated by a dynamic and theatrical composition: the Archangel, with wings spread and classical-looking armor, brandishes the sword while crushing the demonic figure at his feet, a symbol of the triumph of good over evil. The movements are energetic, the poses accentuated and filled with dramatic tension, emphasized by a decisive use of color and strong chiaroscuro contrasts.
The brushstroke is vigorous and instinctive, with an intense palette that alternates warm and cool tones, helping to create a powerful and solemn atmosphere. The work clearly draws inspiration from the Baroque tradition, recalling seventeenth-century models in both gesture and iconographic setup. A painting of great visual impact and strong symbolic significance, ideal for collectors and for characterful interiors.
To complete the work, a magnificent, finely crafted gilded wooden frame that encases the scene with elegance and further enhances its drama.
Our shipments are fast, professional, and packaged in perfect protection: hence the related shipping costs.
In accordance with the current regulations on works of art, shipments outside Europe (Schengen area) entail significantly higher costs and may cause delays, customs difficulties, or other problems, which remain entirely at the buyer's expense and responsibility, unless private agreements.
