The Detroit Institute of Arts is a place to visit where time will go so quickly, you will be “in the zone” the entire time admiring each and every painting, sculpture, artifact and treasure. The talent in one location is mind numbing. Feel fortunate if you’ve visited! Exhibits are ever-changing so pop back often! Can you guess this week’s artist? (Signature erased on image)…

Just look at the movement in this painting – the EMOTION – the feeling of calm and the feeling of fury. What a painting, right? Have you been able to guess the artist’s name? Do you want to take a moment to think it over? If not, the answer is below – good luck!

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About the Artwork

Title: The Archangel Michael Defeating Satan

Artwork Date: between 1692 and 1705

Artist: Acisclo Antonio Palomino de Castro y Velasco

Life Dates: 1655-1726

Nationality: Spanish

Culture: Unknown

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: Unframed: 82 3/16 × 57 11/16 inches (208.8 × 146.5 cm)Framed: 99 1/2 × 75 1/8 × 3 1/8 inches (252.7 × 190.8 × 8 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Department: European Painting

Credit: Gift of Colnaghi in honor of Salvador Salort-Pons

Read about Acisclo Antonio Palomino de Castro y Velasco HERE, from arthistorians.com!

IMAGE taken at Detroit Institute of Art

IMAGES ARE NOT FOR REPRODUCTION, THEY ARE PROPERTY OF THE ARTIST/ART INSTITUTE.

🖼️ Until next time!