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St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
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St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. A subject that found new life during the Counter-Reformation and was used in the 17th century to symbolise the triumph of the Catholic Church in the form of Saint Michael, over the Protestants. This episode of the archangel saint, a figure referred to in the Book of Daniel, is to be found in the Revelation of Saint John
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**"The Archangel's Triumph: St. Michael Expels Lucifer and Rebel Angels (1622)"**
In this breathtaking oil on canvas painting, dated to around 1622, the Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens masterfully depicts a pivotal moment in Christian mythology - the expulsion of Lucifer and his rebellious angelic followers by Saint Michael. This iconic scene is rooted in biblical accounts from the Book of Daniel and Revelation.
As St. Michael stands resolute, clad in gleaming armor and breastplate, he brandishes his sword with authority, casting out the fallen angels who dared to defy God's will. Lucifer, once a radiant being among heaven's host, now appears as a snarling reptile-like figure - a symbol of evil incarnate.
This powerful artwork not only showcases Rubens' exceptional skill in capturing the drama and emotion of this apocalyptic event but also serves as an allegory for the triumph of Catholicism over Protestant heresy during the Counter-Reformation. The painting's vivid colors, dynamic composition, and attention to detail transport viewers into a world where good and evil engage in eternal struggle.
This masterpiece is now part of the esteemed Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza collection, offering art lovers an opportunity to marvel at its beauty and significance.
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