Ærkeengelen Michael ved Helvedes Port med sværd i hånden

1824

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Ærkeengelen Michael ved Helvedes Port med sværd i hånden is a 1824 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1824
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a half-naked man holding a sword over a twisted, snarling creature with horns. The man’s cloak billows behind him, and the beast below looks like a mix of animal and demon. Above them, a chaotic scene of more twisted figures and shapes fills the top half of the frame. The sword-wielding figure stands barefoot, which feels odd for a battle scene. The dark outlines and light shading give the whole image a dramatic, almost shadowy feel. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works in other paintings.