Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 86v

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Archangel Michael, nimbed, wearing armor, holding shield in left hand, raises sword in right hand above Satan, horned, laying on ground.
Margins with geometric patterns of foliate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by two fantastic animals, one winged.