"The Struggle Between Good and Evil": Part III – The Allegorical Battle

A Monumental Triptych After Academician Michael Verkholantsev

Michael Verkholantsev 

• 100% natural organic  silk 

• Glass Beads

Size: 130 x 160 cm without Frame 

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Alexander’s Collection presents the final chapter of this monumental triptych: "Diana and the Advent of Night." Following the titanic burden of Part I and the fierce battle of Part II, this third movement brings a long-awaited resolution to the conflict. This museum-grade work is a triumph of allegorical Mannerism, where the chaos of battle yields to divine order and the silence of eternity.

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The Artist: Institutional Prestige

Academician Michael Verkholantsev is a living legend whose works are canonized in the world’s most elite museums. His status ensures the long-term provenance and appreciating value of this artwork:

• The State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg)

• The Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam)

• The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (Moscow)

• The Ateneum Museum (Helsinki)

• Additional works archived in London, Vienna, Prague, Berlin, and Munich. 

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Narrative & Symbolism: The Moon and the Night

In the third part of the tapestry, the Battle of the Titans is concluded, giving way to celestial peace:

• Diana’s Ascendance: The central figure is Diana (Artemis), the majestic personification of the Moon and the herald of Night. Her presence signals the end of strife and the triumph of contemplative silence.

• The Resolution: The allegory of nightfall emphasizes the cyclical nature of existence—where, after great struggles, a time of restoration and harmony inevitably follows.

• Mannerist Aesthetic: The signature Mannerist elegance—refined lines and complex foreshortening—attains a unique mystical depth and softness in this movement.

 

Technical Mastery: Luminous Silk & Gold

The monumental scale (390 x 160 cm) demonstrates a virtuoso command of light through textile: 

• Mixed Media: In contrast to the fiery accents of previous parts, the silk embroidery here employs deeper, "nocturnal" shades to capture the ethereal shimmer of moonlight.

• Celestial Radiance: The integration of gold thread and specialized glass beads within Diana’s garments and the starlit sky creates an internal luminescence that comes alive under ambient interior lighting.

 

Investor & Designer Note: The Ultimate Anchor Piece

This work serves as the definitive final chord for grand architectural spaces, completing the conceptual cycle of the collection.

• Wealth Preservation: Direct linkage to Verkholantsev’s heritage in the Hermitage and Rijksmuseum makes this tapestry a "Blue Chip" acquisition for long-term collectors.

• Bespoke Gold-Plated Framing: By request, Alexander’s Collection will produce a monumental gold-plated frame, specifically engineered to protect and showcase this masterpiece. Completion time is 5–7 business days.