1814
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Archangel Michael is a 1814 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts Archangel Michael, a winged figure clad in a green tunic and white sash, grasping a red shield in his left hand and a sword in his right. The angel's dark hair is adorned with a halo, and his wings are outstretched behind him. In the background, a rocky landscape stretches out, with a body of water visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and strength. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Vladimir Borovikovsky.
Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (August 4 1757 – April 18 1825) was a Russian artist of Ukrainian Cossack origin. He served at the court of Catherine the Great and dominated portraiture in Russia at the turn of the 19th century.
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