The Fall of the Rebel Angels | Luca Giordano | 1660-65 Grant Wood his features appearing almost eroded

his features appearing almost eroded by darkness

contrasting with the earthy tones of the stone

" painted by Johannes Vermeer around 1657-1658

transforming an ordinary night into one of mistaken terror

The Fall of the Rebel Angels | Luca Giordano | 1660-65 Grant Wood his features appearing almost erodedAbout the artwork: In his painting The Fall of the Rebel Angels (c. 16601665), Luca Giordano stages a violent and dramatic cosmic battle that vividly embodies the conflict between divine light and infernal chaos. The work is divided into two contrasting zones: the upper half glows with light and serene colours, reflecting Giordanos assimilation of Venetian painting traditions, whereas the lower half is plunged into darkness and writhing agony a