Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1440
MS W.3 fol. 163v

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Michael, winged, holding round shield (buckler) with draped left hand, holds with right hand, cross-staff in mouth of devil, holding the staff with right hand, reclining on ground at feet of Michael. Another devil, winged, with horn, holding staff or club is also at his feet. Third devil, with face on abdomen, reclines next to rocks behind Michael.
Scene in landscape with boulders and with building in distance.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.