“The Archangel Michael,” is a religious painting executed by Hans Memling in 1479. This artwork, composed with oil on board, measures 37 x 16 cm and belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement.
In the artwork, the Archangel Michael is depicted standing poised with a commanding presence. His flowing, light-hued robe is softly draped over his figure, and prominently, he wields a large sword held upright in one hand while raising the other hand in a gesture of benediction or authority. The angel’s serene, slightly upward gaze and delicately rendered wings signify both divine majesty and ethereal grace. The background, composed of warm, golden tones, further enhances the celestial and divine nature of the scene, encapsulating the reverence and spiritual gravity characteristic of Northern Renaissance religious paintings.
