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A Man about to be awakened from his Sleep by Saint Michael, (oil on panel)
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A Man about to be awakened from his Sleep by Saint Michael, (oil on panel)
827681 A Man about to be awakened from his Sleep by Saint Michael, (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); 147.6x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man about to be awakened from his Sleep by Saint Michael. Bernard van Orley (c.1488-1541). Oil on panel, arched tops. 147.6 x 59.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 22484998
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Active Arched Architectural Feature Archway Artist Flemish Asleep Awakened Awakening Dozing Early Sixteenth Century Flemish Artist Large Group Mature Man Mature Men Old Master Paintings One Man Only Physical Activity Saint Michael Sleep Terrace Veranda Waking Waking Up Bernard Van Orley Northern Renaissance Oil On Panel Van Orley
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This oil painting by Bernard van Orley, titled "A Man about to be awakened from his Sleep by Saint Michael" depicts a powerful moment of spiritual intervention. The scene unfolds on a veranda, where a mature man is peacefully dozing off in the midday sun. Suddenly, Saint Michael, an angelic figure associated with protection and guidance, appears before him. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke of this Netherlandish masterpiece. The composition showcases a large group of people engaged in various activities outdoors, adding depth and realism to the scene. The arched tops of the panel create an elegant frame for the narrative unfolding within. Van Orley expertly captures the man's posture as he sits comfortably on a terrace chair, completely unaware of the divine presence approaching him. This awakening signifies both physical and spiritual action taking place simultaneously. As we admire this early 16th-century artwork from the Northern Renaissance period, we are reminded of its significance within Christian iconography. It serves as a testament to faith and reminds us that even in our most peaceful moments of slumber, there may come times when we are called upon to awaken our souls and embrace our higher purpose. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Van Orley's skillful technique while immersing ourselves in this profound religious experience captured on canvas centuries ago.
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