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Archangel Seatiel with a censer
Archangel Seatiel with a censer is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bartolomé Román. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the archangel Selaphiel, identified as Seatiel, holding a censer in a devotional composition typical of Counter-Reformation religious art.
The painting portrays the archangel Selaphiel, identified as Seatiel, holding a censer in a devotional composition typical of Counter-Reformation religious art. The iconography emphasizes Selaphiel's role as one of the seven archangels associated with prayer and intercession, with the censer symbolizing the ascent of supplications to the divine. This representation aligns with Baroque devotional practices observed in Spanish religious painting of the early 17th century.
The work belongs to the religious art genre and reflects the theological emphasis on angelic mediation within Catholic liturgy during this period.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 207 cm in height by 142 cm in width. The composition depicts the archangel Selaphiel holding a censer, rendered with the naturalistic modeling and chiaroscuro characteristic of early Baroque Spanish religious painting. The brushwork conveys a richly textured surface that emphasizes the translucence of the incense smoke and the delicate drapery of the angel’s garment.
History & Provenance
Archangel Seatiel with a censer was created in 1601 by Bartolomé Román, executed in oil paint on canvas. The work entered the collection of the Museo de la Trinidad and is now held by the Museo del Prado, where it is currently located. No further details regarding its commission, intermediate ownership, or earlier provenance are documented in the available sources.
The painting Archangel Seatiel with a censer is currently held by the Museo del Prado in Madrid. It was originally part of the collection of the Museo de la Trinidad before its transfer to the Prado. The work measures 207 cm in height and 142 cm in width.
No specific inventory or accession numbers are provided in the available records, nor is there any documented exhibition history for this piece.
Overview
Archangel Seatiel with a censer is an oil painting by Bartolomé Román, created in 1601. It is a representation of the archangel Selaphiel.
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