St Michael

St Michael

Created: c. 1300-50

Artist: Unknown

Weight: 38 kg

Height: 129.7 cm

Width: 54 cm

Depth: 29.8 cm

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France

Walnut, painted and gilded

Wings and spear missing

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“The Archangel Michael is shown overcoming Satan in the form of dragon. During the 14th century the cult of St Michael became widespread, but is was particularly cherished in France by the Valois dynasty. A sculpture like this might have stood in a church aisle or in a chapel dedicated to St Michael.” (V&A)

Photography: @1001before_you_die_collection

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