Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.431 fol. 155r

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Michael, nimbed, raising sword with right hand and holding shield with left hand, stands with left foot on devil, winged, wrapping both arms around left leg of Michael.
Scene in landscape with buildings on hills in distance.
Margins decorated with border of vine scroll, floreate ornament, and gold lozenges with floreate ornament.