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Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer
attributed to Pieter Scheemaeckers (I), 1692
Depicted here is a passage from the biblical book Revelation, which recounts that the archangel Michael slew Evil, disguised as a dragon-man, with a flaming sword. In the 17th century this representation was a popular symbol of the triumphant Catholic Church in its struggle against ‘heretical’ Protestantism.
- Artwork typesculpture
- Object numberBK-1978-35
- Dimensionsheight 30.1 cm x width 16.1 cm x depth 11.3 cm, height 27.6 cm
- Physical characteristicsbuxushout