Plate 38: St. Michael: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts Saint Michael standing over a devilish creature. Saint Michael is shown as a man with short dark hair, wearing a green tunic with red sleeves and a red skirt, complemented by red shin guards. He is holding a sword in his right hand raised above his head, and his left hand is pointing outward. His head is adorned with an elaborate bishop's hat, detailed with red, gold, and blue patterns. The devilish figure below him is depicted in a dark gray hue with exaggerated features including horns and a tail. The sculpture is placed on a base inscribed with the name "SAN. MIGUEL" in bold letters.