Saint Michael the Archangel | Francesco del Cossa | 1650 18th Century The central girl

The central girl

Accompanied by a jester

Their expressions—one introspective

The work is one of the 14 so called Black Paintings that Goya painted directly on the walls of his house sometime between 1819 and 1823

Saint Michael the Archangel | Francesco del Cossa | 1650 18th Century The central girlThis painting is a dramatic depiction of Saint Michael the Archangel, often portrayed as a warrior angel in Christian iconography. Saint Michael is known for his battle against evil, typically shown as him defeating Satan, often represented as a dragon or a demonic figure. In this particular work, Saint Michael is seen in mid air, his wings outstretched, with a bold, defiant expression as he wields a sword or spear, symbolizing the fight against