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The Archangel Michael Piercing the Dragon

Martin Schongauer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a man with curly hair, a long robe, and large wings. The man has a cross on his head and holds a spear in his right hand. The spear is placed on top of a creature with a long tail and claws. The creature appears to have a large head with a mouth and a long neck. The background is a flat surface, possibly water or land, with some shading to indicate depth. The image is framed by a border. The man appears to be standing on top of the creature.

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639 × 893 px
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