Artwork
Saint Michael and the Bull
Saint Michael and the Bull is an oil painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Sebastián López de Arteaga. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Denver Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Saint Michael and the Bull is a painting executed in oil by Sebastián López de Arteaga around 1650. It is part of the Denver Art Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Saint Michael standing over a bull, wearing a red cape and blue tunic, and holding a spear. Two men converse in the foreground, while a rocky landscape with distant figures fills the background. The scene is charged with tension, emphasizing Saint Michael's powerful presence.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing attention to the figures and their emotions. This technique highlights the dramatic atmosphere of the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sebastián López de Arteaga (1610–1656) was an artist, born in Seville.
