Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 113r

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Beneath arch, three-quarter figure of Archangel Michael, emitting rays, with right hand raising sword and with left hand holding cross-staff transfixing bust of Satan, claw feet, in lower right.
Miniature for beginning of Suffrage to Archangel Michael.
Margins inhabited by two birds, possibly goldfinches, and scattered with naturalistic flowers including rose and viola; against blue background.