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Saint Michael and the Angels at War with the Devil

Date15th Century
Modern PlaceFlorence, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumTempera on wood panel
ClassificationsPaintings
Dimensions16 1/4 × 6 1/4 inches (41.28 × 15.88 cm)
Credit LineCity of Detroit Purchase
Object number25.205
DescriptionSaint Michael and a host of angels in black armor with gold trim, silver shields with red cross and drawn black swords attack devils at right. The angels run through light clouds from the left, chasing three grostesque devils into dark clouds and hell-fire.
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Locations
  • Storage - Long-term   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), East Wing, European Painting Storage, Screen 1, B