Saint Michael the Archangel
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- Saint Michael the Archangel
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- Segona meitat segle XVIII
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- 50,5 x 42,5 / 73,5 x 65 cm
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- Oil on glass
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- This oil painting on glass, produced during the second half of the 18th century, is attributed to Francesco della Torre, a member of a family of decorators associated with the royal manufactories of Capodimonte and Buen Retiro. The work depicts an angel with a treatment of the face and drapery that reflects late Baroque aesthetics. The technique used requires precise execution due to the reverse application of colour layers, resulting in a smooth surface and a palette of soft flesh tones with controlled lighting contrasts.
The piece retains an inscription on the reverse stating "Original de Fran.co de la Torre," a detail that places the work within the context of the figurative production of this artistic dynasty. The Della Torre family's career is defined by their mobility between Italy and Spain starting in 1759, integrating easel and miniature painting models into diverse supports. This work exemplifies the transition of decorative motifs typical of porcelain toward independent pictorial formats, maintaining a composition focused on gestures and the folding of fabrics.
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