1516
oil
panel
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
Altarpiece of the three archangels is a 1516 oil by Marco d'Oggiono, a High Renaissance work, depicting Gabriel, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.
This painting shows three archangels in the sky, with one holding a sword and standing over a fallen figure. The archangels wear flowing robes and have large wings. In the background, there's a landscape with hills and a body of water. The archangels are depicted in a classical style, with detailed facial expressions and folds in their robes. The fallen figure is shown in a dramatic pose, with their arms and legs splayed out. This painting is reminiscent of the work of the Italian Renaissance artist, Raphael, who was known for his depictions of angels and other religious figures.
Marco d'Oggiono (c. 1470 – c. 1549) was an Italian Renaissance painter and a chief pupil of Leonardo da Vinci, many of whose works he copied.
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