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Saint Michael

Marco Dente after Raphael

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a muscular, winged figure standing with one foot on another figure lying beneath him. The standing figure holds a long spear in one hand and a rounded object in the other. His facial features are partially obscured by the shadows of a helmet, and his hair is short and curly. He wears armor including a breastplate, arm guards, and a skirt made of layered strips. The figure beneath him appears contorted, with their head turned back and limbs bent awkwardly. The background consists of swirling lines emanating from a circular halo behind the central figure's head, with rocks surrounding both figures in a rugged terrain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1520
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2846 × 3911 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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