Saint Michael

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480,

This is a painting of an angelic figure standing over a defeated entity. The angelic figure is depicted in a victorious pose, holding a shield with the initials "IHS" inscribed on it. The defeated entity lies beneath, surrounded by vibrant orange and red hues. The celestial figure is garbed in intricate robes with highlights of green. Movement is conveyed through the dynamic lines and patterns within the wings and surrounding elements. The background contains abstract shapes and patterns. The stylistic approach resembles medieval religious iconography, emphasizing symbolic representation over realism.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of an angelic figure standing over a defeated entity. The angelic figure is depicted in a victorious pose, holding a shield with the initials "IHS" inscribed on it. The defeated entity lies beneath, surrounded by vibrant orange and red hues. The celestial figure is garbed in intricate robes with highlights of green. Movement is conveyed through the dynamic lines and patterns within the wings and surrounding elements. The background contains abstract shapes and patterns. The stylistic approach resembles medieval religious iconography, emphasizing symbolic representation over realism.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480