This powerful oil painting (Luca Giordano) captures Archangel Michael in a moment of divine intervention, standing atop a rock as he slays a menacing snake set against the dusky backdrop of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

The setting sun casts a dramatic glow, accentuating the struggle between celestial purity and earthly temptations as night encroaches. This image is a part of a compelling trio of paintings that explore the influence of three major global powers: Washington DC, the City of London, and the Vatican.

Each piece in the series uses symbolic confrontations to comment on the hidden forces shaping our world, inviting reflection on the balance of power and moral integrity.