St. Michael
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
St. Michael is a 1850 by Amedee Felix Barthelmy Geille, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A winged figure stands on a rocky cliff, holding a spear pointed down at a twisted, clawed creature beneath him. The sky is dark and stormy, with swirling clouds behind the figure. His armor is detailed, and he wears a crown of leaves on his head. This print shows a classic scene of an angel defeating a demon—likely St. Michael, based on the title. The artist used bold contrasts between light and shadow to make the scene dramatic. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.
A print on paper depicts St. Michael, based on a composition by Raphael.
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This 19th-century French artist’s only documented print shows the archangel Michael in a flowing robe, stepping on a dragon beneath a cloudy sky.
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