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Angels Carrying the Instruments of the Passion
Simon Vouet
1625 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Baroque painting by Simon Vouet depicting angels carrying the instruments of the Passion with dramatic movement and luminous color.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm wood and umber notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Hallway
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Burnished orange
About the piece
Painted around 1625 by French master Simon Vouet, this work exemplifies the High Baroque style through its dynamic movement and sophisticated use of light. The composition depicts angels carrying symbols of Christ's Passion—a wooden ladder and pliers—amidst a swirling, golden sky. The piece is anchored by the masterful rendering of anatomical form and the vibrant, luminous orange of the central figure's drapery.
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