The Archangel Michael Fighting the Rebel Angels

The Archangel Michael Fighting the Rebel Angels

RP-P-OB-70.344

collector's mark: Lugt 240

In the course of the centuries many paintings have inevitably been lost. This is also the case of the picture by Rubens on which Vorsterman based this print. It hung in the Jesuit Church in Lille (France), and was destroyed by fire in 1740. For his spectacular depiction Rubens relied on the Revelation to John, a biblical book of prophetic visions about the Apocalypse.

Hollstein Dutch 92-1(3)

• print maker: Lucas Vorsterman (I) (mentioned on object), Antwerp
• after painting by: after painting of Peter Paul Rubens (mentioned on object)
• verlener van privilege: Spaanse kroon (mentioned on object)
• opgedragen aan: Filips IV (koning van Spanje) (mentioned on object)
• opgedragen door: Lucas Vorsterman (I) (mentioned on object)

1621

gravure

height 562 mm x width 430 mm

Public domain

Hollstein Dutch 92-1(3)

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https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200397326