Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rennes, ca. 1430
MS M.173 fol. 144r

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Michael, nimbed, wearing armor, holding shield decorated with crosses in left hand, with right hand, stabs devil in mouth with processional cross.
Scene in landscape with trees, rocky outcrops and city, all below blue sky with stars; rays descending from top of frame.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including dianthus, and with rinceaux.