Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1485-1500
MS M.195 fol. 172r

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Dragon -- Archangel Michael, holding shield with right hand, standing on belly of dragon, stabs it in mouth with processional cross.
Scene in landscape with hill and trees.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.