The artwork “Regina Angelorum” by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, created circa 1900, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Academicism movement. The painting measures 185 by 285 centimeters and falls under the genre of religious painting. Presently, the artwork is housed in the Petit Palais, Paris, France.
“Regina Angelorum,” which translates to “Queen of the Angels,” depicts a serene and celestial scene featuring the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child at the center, surrounded by a multitude of adoring angels. Mary is shown seated on a throne, holding the infant Jesus while crowned with a halo of stars. The angels, characterized by their ethereal beauty and delicate wings, are shown in various states of veneration; some kneel, some stand, and others offer incense in golden thuribles, their gazes contemplatively fixed on the divine figures at the center. The soft, almost heavenly light suffuses the composition, enhancing the spiritual and otherworldly atmosphere of the scene. Bouguereau’s meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of light and color exemplify his academic style and contribute to the painting’s overall aura of reverence and holiness.
