Saint Michael the Archangel | Francesco del Cossa | 1650

This painting is a dramatic depiction of Saint Michael the Archangel, often portrayed as a warrior angel in Christian iconography. Saint Michael is known for his battle against evil, typically shown as him defeating Satan, often represented as a dragon or a demonic figure. In this particular work, Saint Michael is seen in mid-air, his wings outstretched, with a bold, defiant expression as he wields a sword or spear, symbolizing the fight against darkness. The defeated figure below represents evil being vanquished. The use of chiaroscuro, the strong contrast between light and dark, adds to the intensity and drama of the scene. This painting exemplifies the Baroque era's focus on movement, detail, and emotional intensity.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging