Title: Potestas angeli Michaelis
Artist: Lucius
Artistic Execution: Voineagu Ion
Year: 2020
Technique: Oil painting on canvas, mixed media, impasto
Dimensions: 500 mm (Width) x 700 mm (Height)

Description:
This work is an iconic and symbolic portrait of Archangel Michael, focusing on his divine attributes and his spiritual "power" ("potestas").

Archangel Michael is depicted as an androgynous figure with a serene yet authoritative expression. He wears a richly adorned golden armor, with a geometric sigil (a star) inscribed on the chestplate—symbolizing his mission and divine authority. His helmet is crowned with a flame of light, representing elevated consciousness and enlightened thought.

Michael wields his classic attributes: a sword and a shield. The sword, rendered in shades of blue and white, appears to be forged from pure light—representing truth and divine justice. The radiant golden shield symbolizes invincible divine protection.

The entire composition is enveloped in an explosive aura of golden light. Intense rays emanate from the archangel and his attributes, highlighting that his power is of a spiritual nature—a force of light. The atmosphere is one of majesty, sacred authority, and invincible power.

The work is signed "Lucius" in the lower portion.