Angel with Arquebus

Angel with Arquebus, Asiel Timor Dei. Master of Calamarca (La Paz School). c. 17th century C.E. Oil on canvas.

• ANDROGYNOUS ANGELS PRODUCED IN PERU; WIDESPREAD THROUGHOUT ANDES; REPRESENTED CELESTIAL, ARISTOCRATIC AND MILITARY FIGURES SIMULTANEOUSLY; RELIGIOUS FIGURE WITH MODERN WEAPON; SPANISH CONQUISTADOR CLOTHING; HIGHLY DETAILED AND ORNAMENTED; WEAPON PRODUCES LEADING LINES TO FOCUS OF THE PAINTING: THE ANGEL'S FACE