Oil Painting on Canvas of Angel of Cuzco
Item Details
An oil painting on canvas of Archangel of Cuzco. This painting depicts archangel Uriel, who was a popular subject of many Cuzco School artists, posed in full body portraiture. He is presented in Renaissance-era clothing, including a navy blue, brass patterned shirt accented with ruffled sleeves and chest piece, as well as a feather hat and boots. He gracefully raises one hand, holding a house with the other, while his wings arch behind him. The unsigned painting is presented under glass beneath a lace trimmed maroon mat in a gold tone wooden frame with hanging wire and an article about the Angels of Cuzco to the verso.
Condition
- to fair; minor crackling to surface of piece; fold in canvas has lead to a protrusion to the top of the piece; dirt behind glass.
Dimensions
- measures the frame; visible image measures: 13.75" W x 18.50" H.
Item #
17BAL114-163
