"Romantic Encounter" (1864) by Hungarian artist Mihály von Zichy (1827–1906) is a Romantic masterpiece depicting an intimate embrace between a mortal woman and an angel. Often referrred to as "The Kiss" both Angel and Human appear to be experience the greatest of love and passion, yet suffer from the illicit union starting to wither at their lifeforce. Blending earthly passion with divine allure, it showcases Zichy's mastery of light and shadow to heighten its ethereal intensity. The...
