Who painted Ærkeenglen Raphael?

Ærkeenglen Raphael was painted by Peder Als in 1757.

Where can I see Ærkeenglen Raphael?

Ærkeenglen Raphael is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Ærkeenglen Raphael?

Ærkeenglen Raphael is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Ærkeenglen Raphael?

Museum-quality prints of Ærkeenglen Raphael are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Ærkeenglen Raphael

Peder Als , 1757

Ærkeenglen Raphael is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Peder Als. It dates from 1757 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Technique & Style

This religious work depicts the archangel Raphael and is characterized by its small-scale format, measuring 135 cm in height and 115 cm in width.

Peder Als created Ærkeenglen Raphael in 1757 using oil paint applied to a copper support. This religious work depicts the archangel Raphael and is characterized by its small-scale format, measuring 135 cm in height and 115 cm in width. The choice of copper as a ground suggests a refined handling of the medium, typical for detailed religious subjects of the period. The painting remains in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

History & Provenance

The religious painting titled Ærkeenglen Raphael was created by the Danish artist Peder Als in 1757. Executed in oil paint on a copper support, the work depicts the archangel Raphael. Since its inception, the artwork has been held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains located. The piece measures 135.0 cm in height and 115.0 cm in width.

Overview

Created in 1757 by Danish artist Peder Als, Ærkeenglen Raphael is a religious work executed on copper. The composition centers on a youthful female figure rendered with a serene expression, her dark hair framing a calm visage. She wears a modest black garment edged with a white collar, her hands folded in a gesture of quiet reverence. The painting resides in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

Although titled after the archangel Raphael, the figure is presented as a young woman, suggesting an allegorical interpretation of the angelic messenger as a personified virtue. The gentle demeanor and folded hands evoke themes of prayer and intercession, aligning the work with 18th‑century devotional imagery that emphasized personal piety and the comforting presence of celestial guardians.