Bruegel, "The Fall of the Rebel Angels" - 1000 pc puzzle
Item#: 39662

About This Item:
• A battle of Good versus Evil: Painted by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1562, this masterpiece depicts the first battle between Good and Evil, set before the Fall. The powerful angel Lucifer rebelled against divine power, leading to a confrontation with the archangel Michael and other rebellious angels.
• Heaven and Hell divided: The composition is divided horizontally into two halves, with the upper part portraying heaven and the lower part depicting hell. The light shades of heaven contrast with the dark, rich tones of hell, creating a striking visual contrast.
• The focal point: At the center of the painting stands the archangel Michael, adorned in golden armor and with outspread wings. His face is serene, and his flowing cloak adds an element of picturesque beauty. His right leg rests on the belly of the seven-headed monster.
• Piecing together the puzzle: The puzzle reflects the composition of the painting, with each character being a vital piece of the puzzle. The central characters, particularly the image of St. Michael, stand out prominently among the others, adding an element of visual interest and challenge to the puzzle-solving experience.
• Reflecting on human aspirations: Once completed, the puzzle, like Bruegel's masterpiece, invites viewers to contemplate the possibilities and dangers of human aspirations for knowledge and art. It stimulates introspection and encourages a deeper understanding of the themes portrayed in the painting.
• Crafted with precision and quality: Clementoni puzzles are meticulously crafted in Italy using premium quality materials. Each puzzle is precisely cut to ensure a perfect interlocking fit and a superior finished product. The finished size of the puzzle is 27.2" x 19.7".

Product Description
The Fall of the Rebel Angels is a 1000 piece Museum Collection puzzle by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, painted in 1562. It depicts the first battle between Good and Evil, before the Fall, where Lucifer rebelled against divine power and was overthrown by archangel Michael along with other rebellious angels. The composition is divided into two parts, heaven in the upper half and hell in the lower, with contrasting light and dark tones. The puzzle's characters come together, with St. Michael and the middle characters standing out. Completing the puzzle invites reflection on the possibilities and dangers of human aspirations for knowledge and art.