DepartmentLatin America

Archangel San Miguel

NamePainting, oil

Dateca. 18th century

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

MediumOil on canvas

DimensionsOverall: 26 1/2 x 22 5/8 in. (67.31 x 57.4675 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Melvin Carter Estate

Object numberA.1998.42.18

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionStanding angel with devil at feet. Redish brown to ochre background. Angel clothed in red skirt and blue blouse under silver chest plate; gold floral design over all of costume. Blue boots with large blue and gold pin at top of both boots. Flaming sword in r. hand, shield of black and gold in l. Red cape and black cap with red and blue feathers. Devil in black with black wings and horns. Carved wooden frame painted gold.