ANGEL MICHAEL~Antique Style HUGE SIGNED Oil Painting Start Price USD 284.00 Current Price USD 284.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 16, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location North Miami Beach See more about 'ANGEL MICHAEL~Antique Style HUGE SIGNED Oil Painting' Description ARCHANGEL MICHAEL~By Joel Espinoza~ 47" x 32" Painting Click an Image to Enlarge    PRODUCT INFORMATION Description Another unique, wonderful finding we have now available to offer !! This magnificent, super rare SIGNED oil is one of the most finest, singular pieces we have been able to acquire. Joel Espinoza, the author of this incredible painting, is a master painter from the Cusco Cuzco School of Arts. His technique is absolutely breathtaking and truly unique. Facial features and color combination are just beyond accurate words. A really impressive painting we have now available to add to our wide variety of colonial and religious oils. An incredible depiction 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, Joel Espinoza 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 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 is ready to fight against evil in the name of God. Unique oil, it was painted with meticulous detail. The signature is on the bottom left of the painting. An extraordinary portrait of the Archangel Saint Michael.The Archangel Michael is considered canonical by the Church, alongside Gabriel and Raphael, and is the one painted most frequently. For the Cuzco painters Michael was known as the Captain of all the Santos Angeles, the Caudillo y Capitan of all, the defender of the Church, intercessor of mankind, Principe de la Corte Celestial (Prince of the Celestial Court), who received the soul of the elect. For the faithful, Saint Michael Archangel was a protector and a willing listener.Our painting of Saint Michael Archangel is an exquisite example of several characteristics of the Cuzco School; the plumes on his helmet, the beautiful powerful wings, and the stenciled patterns in gold that enliven the surface of the garments and armor of the angel. In Spanish America, it was customary for every town to select a guardian saint. Besides Our Lady, patroness of all the Americas, Michael was perhaps the most popular figure.Look at the exquisite facial features and the color composition, it is just simply amazing . Golden 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. Size 47"H x 32"W Approx. Weight 0.84 lb. Materials Oil On Canvas Suggested Retail Price $ 1,050.00 Item Code 30-100-02032 PAYMENT INFORMATION PayPal (paypal@alpacaware.com) and Money Orders/Cashier Checks/Personal Checks are accepted. For international bidders, the ONLY payment method accepted is PayPal. 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. 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