Angel of the Death
1851
oil
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
1851
oil
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
The painting depicts a serene scene with an angel, a woman, and a man. The angel, positioned centrally, has large wings and wears a white robe. The woman, dressed in white, sits beside the angel, while the man lies on a bed, covered by a red and yellow blanket. In the background, a dark blue curtain is visible, and a small table holds an open book and a picture frame. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates strong contrasts between light and dark, explore the work of Horace Vernet.
