St Michael
Plaquette
first half of 18th century (made)
first half of 18th century (made)
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The saint in fantastic Roman armour stands his left foot trampling on the face of the devil, shown as the winged figure of an old man , who lies in flames on the ground beneath him. On his left arm St. Michael carries a shield and in his right hand a thunderbolt. This type of composition is not uncommon in European Art towards the end of the seventeenth or the beginning of the eighteenth century.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | St Michael |
Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
Brief description | Gilt bronze plaquette depicting St Michael, Germany, early 18th century |
Physical description | The saint in fantastic Roman armour stands his left foot trampling on the face of the devil, shown as the winged figure of an old man , who lies in flames on the ground beneath him. On his left arm St. Michael carries a shield and in his right hand a thunderbolt. |
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Object history | Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
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Summary | The saint in fantastic Roman armour stands his left foot trampling on the face of the devil, shown as the winged figure of an old man , who lies in flames on the ground beneath him. On his left arm St. Michael carries a shield and in his right hand a thunderbolt. This type of composition is not uncommon in European Art towards the end of the seventeenth or the beginning of the eighteenth century. |
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Accession number | A.7-1933 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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