Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1515
MS M.399 fol.271v

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Amid clouds, Archangel Michael, raising sword held in right hand above his head, stands above Satan. He holds shield and cross-staff in left hand. Heads of three other demons visible beneath him.
Scene framed by border decorated with flowers, including columbine, and dianthus, and inhabited by butterfly and bird.