Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Tournai, 1480s
MS M.234 fol. 31v

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Michael, rayed nimbus, wearing armor and cape, holding sword with right hand behind his head, and holding processional cross with left hand, looks toward devil, extending right arm back toward Michael, and bleeding from two wounds.
Scene in landscape including iris and trees, and with castle in background.
Margins decorated with scales and with border of floreate ornament including daisy and strawberry.