The Met

While walking around the Metropolitan today I wasn't sure exactly what piece I wanted to write about. One wall caught my eye, and on the wall was the piece Saints Michael and Francis, by Juan de Flandes. It is a Tempera and oil on wood piece, from around 1505. This painting is a beautiful depiction of the Saints Michael and Francis in a very classical, idealized manner. The work is very flat, and has a very classic use of color and line-work. I began researching the painting, and was very curious to learn of why Saint Michael was shown with a staff in hand slaying a creature of some sort. I was unable to find vindication of my curiosity, however I did learn of the story of Saint Michael, and am able to piece the meaning of the work together.
When God created Heaven and the Earth he also created angels and warrior angels, or archangels. The Archangels were the most important angels to God and the closet to him. One archangel was Gabriel, or the angel most......

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1. Art Tour Of The Metropolital Mueseam Of Art
   

   Art Tour of the Metropolital Mueseam of Art. The Met While walking around the
   Metropolitan today I wasn't sure exactly what piece I wanted to write about. ... ...