Artwork

Archangel Eliel with Harquebus

Archangel Eliel with Harquebus, by Cusco school, oil, 1705
Archangel Eliel with Harquebus, by Cusco school, oil, 1705

Archangel Eliel with Harquebus is an oil painting by Cusco school. It dates from 1705 and is held in the collection of the Lima Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Archangel Eliel with Harquebus is an oil painting from the Cusco school, dated to 1705. It is part of the Lima Art Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a figure, identified as Archangel Eliel, dressed in elaborate attire, holding a harquebus and sword. His serious expression and downward gaze convey a sense of solemnity.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases the Cusco school's distinctive blend of Andean and European artistic traditions. The use of oil paint allows for intricate details, such as the patterns on the figure's clothing, to be rendered with precision.

Context

The Cusco school's style reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred in 18th-century Peru, as European artistic influences merged with local traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cusco school

Religious paintings from the Cusco school fill this set, made by anonymous artists in Peru between 1700 and 1750.

Lima Art Museum

Museum

Lima Art Museum

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