ARCHANGEL MICHAEL- Huge Religious Oil Painting~Cuzco

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ARCHANGEL ST. MICHAEL~SAN MIGUEL ARCANGEL Amazing / Super Fine Cusco School Oil Painting On Canvas NEW ARRIVAL ! SUPERB QUALITY !HUGE OIL ~ 48" x 31" PRODUCT INFORMATION Description Amazing arrival to our stock ! We are very proud to offer these new series of archangels, we have recently managed to acquire in the city of Cusco. A truly breathtaking piece, this is a unique, marvellous finding. A really impressive painting we have now available to add to our wide variety of colonial and religious oils. An incredible depicition of the Archangel Michael, this magnificent painting will definitely leave you in awe as soon as you lay eyes on it. The quality is outstanding and the huge size is something you must see in person to fully appreciate its dimension. Composition and rich colors are absolutely remarkable. A wonderful addition to our team of great masters of the Cusco School of Painting, the author of this oil has accomplished a superb technique and incredible skills to be able to create such a masterpiece. An exhibition of the utmost beauty and singularity.This unique oil will make a valuable and rare asset to any art collection, so don't hesitate and start bidding right now, as we are offering this remarkable piece at a low introductory price. This huge oil painting on canvas depicts the Archangel St. Michael, the judge of souls. He is one of the seven archangels who stand before the Lord. The Angel of Protection, this powerful being of light, who's name means "Who is Like God," has a purpose to protect as the defender of the light and goodness. Solemn and powerful figure, Michael holds a flag, and is ready to fight against evil in the name of God. His regal, exquisite brocade clothing is embellished with gold leaf. Look at the exquisite facial features and the color composition, it is just simply amazing . Gold Leaf was used to accentuate finishing touches on this magnificent portrait.The history of the Peruvian painting has its origins at the colonial era. The Spanish painters who arrived at the Viceroyalty of Peru taught their techniques to the local artists, and they began to shape in its linen cloths its own representations, proposing a new iconographic interpretation of the Peruvian reality. The catholic divinities were adapted to indigenous sensitivity and gave like result an own and singular way that had its maxim expression in the "School of Cusco Painting" ( La Escuela Cusqueña), during centuries XVII and XVIII. This painting has been done in the style of the works of La Escuela Cusqueña, the history of which is traced to the 17th century. Originally influenced by Spanish and Italian artists, this school was comissioned to paint sacred art in churches and monasteries throughout the Peruvian city of Cusco after the area was devastated by an earthquake in 1650. The collected efforts of numerous artists gradually evolved into a unique yet harmonious and consistent style, devoid of individualism. Don't miss this chance to acquire a superb piece of colonial art at an unbeatable price and start bidding now on this truly super rare painting !! Painting arrives rolled in a tube.Item #: 308 Size 48" H x 31" W Approx. Weight 420 grms Materials Oil On Canvas Suggested Retail Price $980.00 PAYMENT INFORMATION - Paypal ( ) and Money Orders/Cashier Checks/Personal Checks are accepted. For international bidders, the ONLY - If you pay with Paypal, please use eBay Checkout to make easier for you the payment process. If you buy more than 1 item, please e-mail us asking for a combined shipping/handling fee, then a consolidated invoice for all the items you have won will be sent. - If you pay with a Money Order/Cashier Check/Personal Check, please include the eBay item number, your eBay user ID and your shipping address in the envelope . If such payment does not include this information, your order may be delayed. Our mailing address is ... read more

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