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Ange à l'encensoir vêtu d'une robe pourpre

Bernhard Strigel

1520

oil

panel

From the collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Ange à l'encensoir vêtu d'une robe pourpre is a 1520 oil by Bernhard Strigel, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Who painted this?: Bernhard Strigel
When & what style?: 1520 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Louvre Abu Dhabi

About this work

The painting depicts an angel in a red robe, holding a golden object with chains in its right hand. The angel has large white wings with red edges and long, curly blonde hair. It sits on the ground with its legs bent to the side, and its left arm is wrapped around its body. The angel's face is blurred, and its eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is dark green, with trees and bushes visible behind the angel. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. The angel's pose and expression suggest a sense of quiet reflection, and the use of warm colors adds to the sense of calm. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Bernhard Strigel.

About the artist

Artist

Bernhard Strigel

Bernhard Strigel (c. 1461 – 4 May 1528) was a German portrait and historical painter of the Swabian school, the most important of a family of artists established at Memmingen. He was born at Memmingen and was probably a…

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