Who created "The Almighty with Angels"?

The Almighty with Angels was created by Luca Giordano in ca. 1650–69.

When was "The Almighty with Angels" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1650–69.

What medium is "The Almighty with Angels"?

The Almighty with Angels is Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over black chalk sketch..

Is "The Almighty with Angels" in the public domain?

Yes, The Almighty with Angels is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Almighty with Angels

Luca Giordano

ca. 1650–69

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over black chalk sketch.

Dimensions

18 3/8 x 13 3/4 in. (46.7 x 34.9 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.331

Tags

AngelsGod the Father

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Almighty with Angels*, a dynamic preparatory drawing by the prolific Neapolitan Baroque master Luca Giordano, created around 1650–69. This work captures God the Father enthroned a swirling host of angels, embodying the era's fervent religious devotion during the Counter-Reformation. Giordano, known for his swift and expressive style—earning him the nickname "Luca Presto" (Luca it quickly)—produced countless sketches like this one, blending dramatic movement with spiritual grandeur. Executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash over a black chalk underdrawing, the piece exemplifies...

About the Artist

Luca Giordano · 1634–1705

Luca Giordano (1634–1705) was an Italian painter of the late Baroque period who was one of the most prolific and versatile artists of the seventeenth century, earning the nickname "Luca fa presto" ("Luca works fast") for his extraordinary speed of execution. Born in Naples, he studied under José de Ribera and traveled extensively in Italy, absorbing influences from the Venetian colorists, Pietro d...

The Almighty with Angels

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