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San Miguel Arcángel

Blasco de Grañén

1435

unspecified

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious Michael

Dominant colour

San Miguel Arcángel is a 1435 unspecified by Blasco de Grañén, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Michael, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?: Blasco de Grañén
When & what style?: 1435 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting depicts a saintly figure, possibly an archangel, standing in a grassy field. The figure wears armor and holds a sword in their right hand, with a red wing protruding from their back. A halo surrounds their head, and they are shown stepping on a demon-like creature. The figure's face is serene, and their armor is intricately detailed. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which contrasts with the cool tones of the figure's armor. The level of detail in this painting suggests a high level of skill and craftsmanship. To learn more about the techniques used to create this piece, you might want to look into the art of Blasco de Grañén.

About the artist

Artist

Blasco de Grañén

Blasco de Grañén (c. 1400, Zaragoza – October 1459, Zaragoza) (known as: "Master of Lanaja") was a Gothic painter active in Aragon from 1422. He became the appointed painter to Juan II of Aragon. His notable assistant,…

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