Arhanghelul Mihail

About this work

This painting shows a figure with wings and a halo, holding a sword and a cup. The figure is dressed in a red robe and a white tunic, with a red sash around the waist. The background is a muted blue-green color. The figure's face is serene, with a gentle expression. The wings are depicted in a stylized manner, with feathers that are more like leaves than bird feathers. The sword and cup are held in a formal, ritualistic pose. The painting is a representation of the Archangel Michael, a figure from Christian mythology. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography. Next, explore the artist: Poienaru, Savu.