Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Paris, late 15th century
MS M.2 fol. 183v

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Miniature:
Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Archangel Michael, wearing armor, raises sword held in right hand above head and holds shield in left hand. He treads on demon with left foot.
Margins:
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with foliate and floreate ornament and inhabited by bird.