St. Michael Defeating Satan, painted by Guido Reni between 1630 and 1635, is a striking example of Baroque religious art that illustrates the eternal struggle between good and evil. The painting depicts the Archangel Michael triumphantly subduing Satan, who is portrayed as a defeated figure beneath Michael’s feet. This powerful imagery symbolizes the victory of divine goodness over malevolence.
Reni employs dramatic lighting and rich colors typical of the Baroque style to create a sense of movement and emotional intensity. The fluidity of the figures and the dynamic composition invite viewers to engage with the narrative of the painting. The use of chiaroscuro (the contrast between light and dark) adds depth to the figures, highlighting their physicality and emotional states.
Guido Reni (November 4, 1575 – August 18, 1642) was a prominent Italian Baroque painter known for his classical style and serene compositions. He was born in Bologna into a musical family and began his artistic training at a young age.
This is a Giclee fine art print reproduction of Guido Reni’s St. Michael Defeating Satan. This image has been retouched and color adjusted in professional art software to restore it to as close as possible to its original. The finished print is 8 x 10 inches and is printed with a .25 white border (bleed) to allow for matting and framing. The final image is 7.5 x 9.5.
The Giclee is printed on a high-end printer using archival pigment inks and Somerset Velvet 100% cotton rag fine art paper, which is also acid-free. The finished print is high-resolution, 300 PPI (Pixel Per Inch), allowing for a museum-quality product.
The processing time before shipment is 2-4 business days. Shipping is USPS Standard. Prints up to 8×10 are shipped in cardboard flat envelopes, and prints larger than that are in mailing tubes.
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