The solemn figure of the Archangel Michael strikes a pose of triumph, conveying power and grace. Eliciting reverence, the leader of heaven's forces in their battle against evil is always called upon by the Church, for he is its patron and protector. Fernando Sayan captures the spiritual defender with a spear as he defeats the demon. He holds a scale, representing justice, and is dressed in divine armor. The artist adds gleaming bronze leaf to the superbly detailed canvas. The painting beautifully represents the art of the Cuzco School, a style of religious portraiture developed at the end of the 16th Century in the city of the same name.
Language: English
