Framed Spanish Colonial Arcángel Arcabucero Oil Painting

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This striking oil painting is an authentic example of Spanish Colonial Art, a style that flourished in the Viceroyalties of … Read more This striking oil painting is an authentic example of Spanish Colonial Art, a style that flourished in the Viceroyalties of South America (likely the Cuzco or Alto Perú schools) during the 17th and 18th centuries. The painting depicts an Arcángel Arcabucero (Harquebusier Angel)—a uniquely South American adaptation of the European angel, shown wearing the rich attire of 17th-century European aristocracy, but holding a weapon (or in this case, a symbolic rope) and often, as seen here, standing in a local landscape. This syncretic style blends Christian iconography with the dramatic dress and decorative elements specific to the region. The figure's direct, intense gaze and highly decorative details are hallmarks of this sought-after tradition.

The vibrant coloring, distinctive figure, and high-quality gilded frame make this painting a spectacular decorative piece. It is perfectly suited for Traditional, Maximalist, or High-End Eclectic interiors, adding a concentrated layer of history and drama. Despite its smaller size (16" x 21"), the painting's rich gold-leaf frame and dramatic subject matter ensure it reads as a high-impact focal point. Place it above a small chest, within a niche, or as the centerpiece of a traditional gallery wall. The ornate, high-quality gilded frame is integral to the artwork, mirroring the gold details on the angel's clothing and enhancing the painting's antique luxury and visual weight.

As a genuine Antique Spanish Colonial painting, the artwork and its frame proudly display the inherent character, fine craquelure (surface cracking of the oil paint), and subtle patination that authenticate its age and artistic history. These signs of age are celebrated as genuine patina. See less