Le Grand Saint Michel | Raphael | 1518 Charles Christian Nahl contrasting the themes of death

contrasting the themes of death and the vibrancy of life

Matisse's bold use of color and confident brushwork imbues the scene with a sense of freshness and immediacy

The red poppies stand out vividly against the verdant green

The sky is filled with swirling clouds and flashes of lightning

He studied at the Academy of St Luke under his father

Le Grand Saint Michel | Raphael | 1518 Charles Christian Nahl contrasting the themes of deathAbout the artwork: "Le Grand Saint Michel," also known as "The Archangel Michael," is a painting attributed to Raphael, the renowned Italian Renaissance artist. Unfortunately, there is no known work by Raphael with this specific title or subject matter. Raphael, however, did create several paintings depicting the Archangel Michael, including "Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan" and "The Archangel Michael Trampling Satan," among others. These works