Archangel Saint Gabriel
Our archangel Gabriel occupies a very specific place within the Clarian former temple, join us on this tour of the piece and discover why.
By Santa Clara Museum
Anonymous piece
Gabriel (archangel) (XVIIth century) by Unknown artistSanta Clara Museum
This image is part of the series of paintings of angels and archangels at the Santa Clara Museum. Located around the presbytery, it is believed that one of the functions of these effigies was to care for the remains of those who lay in the crypt of the former church
Along with Michael and Raphael, Gabriel is part of the group of archangels recognized by the Catholic Church. These beings command the angels and are present in various religious traditions such as Judaism, Islam, and the different derivations of Christianity.
In the painting, Gabriel appears barefoot and dressed in a red tunic that falls over a gray skirt. A stole is crossed over his chest. The lily that he carries in his left hand alludes to the virginity of Mary.
Saint Gabriel the Archangel is known as the messenger of God. In addition, he was in charge of announcing Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus by the grace of the Holy Spirit.
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MUSEOS COLONIAL Y SANTA CLARA
Museum Director
María Constanza Toquica Clavijo
Museology
María Alejandra Malagón Quintero
Curation
Anamaría Torres Rodríguez
María Isabel Téllez Colmenares
Collection Management
Paula Ximena Guzmán López
Editorial
Tanit Barragán Montilla
Communications
Jhonatan Chinchilla Pérez
