Spanish colonial art includes paintings, sculptures and attractive objects manufacture across one and a half continents, from Mexico down to South America, over a period of about 330 years. The Spanish colonial period ends around 1820, when Spain began to lose its influence on its colonies in the New World and independence was won by many of today’s Latin American nations. There were some artistic focus regarding Spanish colonial art among the different viceroyalties. The one that involves us is associated to the Viceroyalty of Perú which was the one with the most production of Colonial paintings – of which Archangels was a very typical subject. According to custom the group of archangels include, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Barachiel, Jeremiel and Jehudiel. They have served God and interacted with mankind, God’s creation. Michael led his forces against Lucifer and historically, armies have considered him a warrior patron invoking him before battle. Countless cities and towns all over the world have been named in his honor. Archangel Gabriel is the bringer of news or messages from God-his most important message was that of redemption through the birth and death of His son. And Archangel Raphael is the healer of God’s people. Jehudiel is the protector of those who work in positions of power such as kings, judges, and other leaders. In the present work, the Andean artist has illustrated this powerful archangel with great delicacy. The details of his vestments are laboriously rendered; his grace is subtle endowing him with a heavenly countenance. Our exquisite Archangel Saint Michael from the late 17th century stands full-length looking directly to the viewer. He, wearing his typical drappery and armor, sits on a landscape full of vegetation typical of South America and iconographically leaves us a message behind the portrait that stands on his right side: there is a small Archangel Saint Michael (himself) defeating the devil which is the most typical subject in which he was involved, among European and Spanish colonial artworks. Our beautiful example for sale is totally comparable to the Archangel St. A full restoration would fit great. Anonymous (Peruvian, late 17th century). Buenos Aires, private collection. The artwork is much better than shown on pictures. Experienced, serious and professional gallery in Buenos Aires – feel free to contact for more pictures. For a much better price please send a message. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “marcaf_16″ and is located in this country: AR. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Artist: Anonymous
• Unit of Sale: Single Piece
• Size: Medium
• Signed: No
• Title: Archangel Saint Michael
• Material: Oil on canvas
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
• Region of Origin: Europe
• Framing: Framed
• Subject: Portrait, Religious, Archangel, Arcangel, San Miguel, Saint Michael
• Personalize: No
• Type: Painting
• Year of Production: 17th century
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Colonial, Hispano
• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Production Technique: Oil Painting
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Peru
• Handmade: Yes
• Time Period Produced: Pre-1700