Archangel Michael helps in the capture of Jericho

About this work

This painting shows a winged figure in a golden halo holding a sword, standing over a kneeling man in armor. The winged figure wears a red robe with gold patterns and a belt. The kneeling man has a helmet and holds a broken spear. Behind them is a city with a tower and walls, painted in warm reds and yellows. Notice the gold writing on the halo and the city’s detailed but flat look—it’s not realistic. The artist used bold colors and sharp lines instead of shadows. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how other artists used light and dark for drama.