The artwork titled “Archangel”, created by Fernando Botero in 1986, is a part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and belongs to the religious painting genre.
In the artwork, there is a prominently large figure adorned with angelic wings, standing above a town filled with uniformly red-roofed houses. The archangel is depicted with a plump physique characteristic of Botero’s signature style, armored in a metallic chest plate, and holding a slender staff topped with a red flower. The expression on the archangel’s face is serene yet commanding, and the figure is positioned against a backdrop of a clear sky with hints of clouds, adding to the divine aura. This piece exemplifies Botero’s distinctive approach, blending exaggerated forms with traditional themes to create a unique and impactful visual narrative.