Archangel vanquished by the devil. Mexican Viceroyalty School. 18th Century.

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Dimensions 150 × 100 cm. A winged angelic figure, in armor, with a feathered helmet and a large metal shield, rises triumphantly, subduing the defeated demon with its foot. The angel raises its sword in a gesture of victory. The composition is dynamic, with a theatrical interplay of flowing fabrics and contrasting colors: red, green, and gold. The figure alludes to the Archangel Michael, although it can also be linked to syncretic iconographies typical of viceregal art, such as the angel of justice or faith. The execution reveals influences of the European Baroque, adapted to the New Spanish context, with defined lines and symbolic emphasis. The image projects a moral and spiritual force characteristic of the Counter-Reformation discourse, exalting the struggle between good and evil.

Estimate:$11,222.21

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