Saint Michael the Archangel. Altar retable from the church in Moszczenica Niżna – finial.
1490
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1490
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Saint Michael the Archangel. Altar retable from the church in Moszczenica Niżna – finial. is a 1490 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting depicts a saint in a white robe, holding a sword and a spear. The saint is standing in front of a mountainous landscape with a red and gold background. The saint is shown with a determined expression, wearing a red cape with a gold lining. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the use of light and shadow to create depth and volume. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension in the painting. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.
