Angel with the instruments of whipping

Angel with the instruments of whipping by Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Artist
Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Date
1660
Style
Baroque
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Louvre
"Angel with the instruments of whipping" is a striking religious painting that depicts an angel wielding symbolic tools associated with suffering. The artwork features dynamic composition and dramatic lighting characteristic of the Baroque style, emphasizing emotion and spiritual intensity. The angel's expressive posture and detailed rendering evoke a sense of divine intervention and penitence. The painting's intense realism and devotional mood reflect the period's focus on conveying religious devotion, making it a compelling example of Baroque religious art.

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