Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1420
MS M.1000 fol. 211v

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Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Archangel Michael, in armor and holding crossed shield, stands on devil and transfixes him in mouth with cross-staff. Rays of sum emanate from below arch of frame.
Miniature and text framed by decorative border of foliate design.