《原畫作介紹》
天使加百列
保羅‧德拉霍許 (法國，1797 -1856)
1742
油彩、畫布

Angel Gabriel
Paul DELAROCHE ( French，1797 -1856) 
1835
Oil on canvas

保羅‧德拉霍許（Paul Delaroche, 1797 - 1856）是法國十八世紀知名的歷史畫家，尤其擅長描繪英國歷史題材，並反映出當時法國民眾對英國文化的高度興趣。

此作的天使是畫家的妻子─露易絲‧維內（Louise Vernet, 生卒年不詳），她以側面之姿出現在灰黑色的背景中，略為低下的頭部，微閉下望的雙眼，毫無任何情緒性的面容，流露著一絲莊嚴的氣息。頭上淡淡的金色光圈和飾有紅色寶石的金色皇冠點出其作為天使的尊貴身分。潔白無瑕的面容和肌膚、淡淡的眉毛和細細分明的睫毛，不僅充分展現畫家精確細膩的畫功，同時也反映當時新古典主義（Neoclassicism）喜好精美細緻的畫風。此外，天使的金色捲髮更在德拉霍許仔細的刻畫下，不僅呈現出柔順優美的波浪曲線，亦閃耀著清新亮麗的光澤美感。

天使略微低下的頭配合著寬領的衣裝，使得後頸線條顯得更為優雅和修長，同時也在其白皙肌膚的映襯下，更臻人物頸項之美。為了顯示天使優美尊貴的身分，德拉霍許為天使畫上柔美的淺綠色服裝，不僅在肩袖處、胸前和衣領綴有華麗的金色布料和圖樣，更以華麗的珍珠和藍、紅、綠和紫色寶石等作妝點，展現華貴典雅之範。此外，胸前另有兩條綴有金色十字的白色飾帶在胸前交叉，則似乎暗示著他的身分。此作雖全以灰黑色調作為背景，但卻將天使白皙的膚色、明亮的金髮和富麗的衣裝襯托更為清楚之餘，一展天使神聖且清麗脫俗的不凡氣質。

aul Delaroche (1797-1856) was a well-known French artist from the 19th century. He was especially skilled in depicting English historical themes, indicating of the keen interest of the French people in English culture during that period. 

The angel depicted in this painting is the wife of the artist, Louise Vernet. She appears seated sideways in front of a gray-black background. Her head is slightly lowered and her eyes are half closed and gazing downwards. On her placid, expressionless face is a sense of somberness. The golden halo above her head and the ruby-encrusted coronet on her head signifies her status as an angel. The angel's pale and flawless countenance and skin, the gentle brow and fine eyelashes all demonstrate the precise yet delicate technique of the artist and also reflect the detailed Neoclassicist style prevalent at that time. In addition, under the careful depiction of Delaroche, the curly golden hair of the angel not only appears to be soft in shape and form but also shines with a lustrous sheen. 

The slightly lowered head of the angel together with the wide collared-outfit complement the long, graceful lines of the neck. The beauty of the neckline is further enhanced by her pale skin. Delaroche adorns the angel in an outfit of soft green. Lavish golden material and patterns decorate the sleeves, collars and the chest. Dainty pearls and gemstones of blue, red, green and purple are also used for decoration. On the chest, there are two white ribbons adorned with a gold cross also serving to indicate her status. The gray-black tone of the background sets off the flawless skin, bright golden hair and sumptuous clothing as well as the rich decorations on the elegant angel.