Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1511 and 1520
M.813 fol. 164r

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Angel, Archangel Michael: transfixing Satan -- Archangel Michael, nimbed, wearing armor, winged, raises sword in right hand and holds shield in left hand. He stands upon bestial devil (Satan), reclining on ground. Scene in landscape setting.
Scene within architectural frame, decorated with garlands. At bottom is escutcheon, within which is initial R.