The Archangel Michael
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a winged figure with flowing robes and a sword, standing over a twisted, defeated creature on the ground. The sky above is dark and stormy, with swirling clouds. The figure’s face is calm but determined, and the light falls sharply on their body, making the folds of the cloth stand out. The text below names this scene as Michael fighting a dragon. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the figures pop. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
