The Angel of Death Horace Vernet (1789-1863)
Horace Vernet – The Angel of Death
1851. 146x113
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Painter: Horace Vernet
Location: Hermitage, St. Petersburg (Эрмитаж).
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COMMENTS: 29 Ответы
I demand that my thought be immortalized.
A magnificent painting that makes you contemplate the transience of life. The artist so delicately depicts the departure of the soul from the body that one involuntarily believes him – it is exactly as he portrays happens after our death.
I stood in front of the painting for 20 minutes and simply couldnt walk away; the painting is truly captivating.
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Its both sad and, at the same time, wonderful.
Wonderful
Its magnificent... Art is a great endeavor.
A truly beautiful painting.
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Its a pity about the guy, he was left to grieve! What a magnificent picture.
A great picture.
She conquered death. Light streams down from the heavens, and her finger is raised fearlessly. Are we ready, like her, to accept the departure of souls?
A magnificent painting! Émile Jean-Ores Verne is a great artist!
When I was young, I used to visit the Hermitage Museum, and one day, seeing this painting, I became captivated by it. On subsequent visits to the museum, I couldnt find it for several hours each time, and that happened a few more times. I am very happy to have found it virtually!
I also, when I saw this painting, simply couldnt walk away from it for about 20 minutes; it was just a magnificent painting.
Very beautiful!
The angel gently lifted the girl from the bed. The light shining down suggests that the young mans prayer has been heard. I think the angel of death left empty-handed!
Above the cemetery, an angel of death gazed down,
And he softly whispered a mournful song.
The darkness froze, and the moon stood still,
He turned his gaze towards a young soul.
She had been weary in a world of sorrow and tears,
Her time had come, and he arrived instantly.
Desiring only the light from her blessed soul,
He wished to carry her swiftly to heaven, straight to paradise.
Its a beautiful painting. It captivates and touches the soul. I first saw it when I was about 12 years old in the Hermitage, on the 3rd floor... Its best to see it in person.
Forgive me, Im leaving. I stand in the embrace of powerful forces... I want to warn you that I love... Dont tear my soul apart, release me to a place where darkness or grace reside, until I understand. A. A.
We will all die someday...
This is the best painting Im ever seen! Its a pity I will probably never see it in person.
Id always dreamed of seeing a Van Gogh painting at the Hermitage. And there I was, wandering through the third floor, when my gaze fell upon a painting by Verne – Angel of Death... I just couldnt tear myself away from it; I stood and looked at it for about half an hour... Its simply magnificent.
Near many paintings in the Hermitage, I passed by some without stopping for more than a few minutes, but I stopped in front of this painting and saw this scene come to life. When silence speaks volumes, its amazing! Sometimes, words are not enough to express what you feel.
The first time I saw this brilliant painting at the Hermitage was in 1991, when I was 21 years old. As a student from Magnitogorsk, I traveled to see the Hermitage, almost as if I were going on a pilgrimage to see that particular painting. I stood there for a long time, completely captivated by it. Nothing else has touched my heart like this painting. Only this painting remained in my memory. And when I came to St. Petersburg with my son at the age of 42, I searched through all the halls and floors of the Hermitage, hoping to find that painting so I could show it to my son – a masterpiece for all time. But it turned out that it had been taken abroad for an exhibition. Oh God, please let me be able to show my future grandson the painting from my youth when I am 63 years old. I am grateful to the people who have left their comments about this touching painting. I see kindred spirits in you.
Has anyone bought it for their home?
Wonderful! I was just watching it without thinking about anything... But then, after reading your comments, I started to think about her, about life, and about death.
Currently, it is located on the third floor of the Main Headquarters of the State Hermitage Museum.
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A beam of intense light emanates from above, illuminating the woman’s form and creating a stark contrast with the surrounding darkness. This light serves as a visual marker for transcendence, potentially signifying a passage beyond earthly existence. The figure in dark robes appears to be guiding her towards this illumination, though its face remains obscured, lending an air of mystery and detachment.
To the right, a small table holds an open book and a framed icon. These objects suggest faith and spiritual comfort, elements present even within the context of mortality. The presence of the icon, depicting a solemn visage, reinforces the gravity of the moment.
The color palette is deliberately restrained; the stark white of the woman’s garments emphasizes her purity or innocence, while the deep blacks and browns of the robed figure evoke mourning and finality. The overall effect is one of profound sadness tempered by an underlying sense of hope or spiritual release. The composition seems to explore themes of mortality, faith, and the transition between life and death, presenting a vision that is both unsettling and strangely comforting.