Saint Michael and the Dragon


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Saint Michael and the Dragon

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Icon nb 5

Size : 27 x 18 cm.

Linden board

Gilded background. Egg tempera.


The Archangel Michael whose name means "Who is like God", is the chief of the Celestial Armies.

Depicted striking a dragon, he personifies the combat of man against his passions.

 

 

Commander

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