Studies for Saint Michael Defeating the Rebel Angels

Nicolò Ricciolini

Associated Names
Nicolò Ricciolini

Artist, Italian, 1687 - 1772

This is a drawing featuring angelic and demonic figures. The drawing includes angelic wings at the top and a dynamic scene below with a winged and armored figure wielding a sword, battling demonic creatures with bat-like wings. The composition captures the contrast between celestial and infernal realms, with a focus on movement and intensity. Light, shadow, detailed anatomy, and expressive gestures add drama to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over black chalk with brown, blue, and purple wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.4 x 26.1 cm (15 1/8 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.70.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's Paris, 21 March 2002, no. 75); (Jean-Luc Barnoni Ltd., London); purchased 2002 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: per olivio dimonti; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 102 / 47 (circled) / 31 / S-5372/5; lower right in brown ink: Ricciolini baiochi. 45

Wikidata ID

Q64618504

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