Caption
Circular plaque depicting the Archangel Michael with a gilded obverse. The Archangel in half-armor, with his torso tilted to the right, holds an oval shield in his left hand and a bundle of flaming arrows in his right. His left leg rests on the head of the lying Satan. Flames and clouds in the background. 1st half of the 17th century, Netherlands. Plaque; diameter 15.7 cm., A round metallic relief plaque with a golden finish shows a winged figure standing over a fallen figure; the standing figure wears a flared skirt and sandals, holds a circular shield in front, and raises an object above their head, while detailed wings extend from the back. The fallen figure lies beneath with limbs splayed and hair flowing. The plaque surface features swirling patterns and textured areas around the figures, and there are a few small holes near the rim. Visible colors include gold on the plaque and a pale gray background.
Credit line
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Reference
LZT26A09_170
License type
Rights managed
Available size
39.5Mb (2.6Mb) / 12.4in x 12.4in / 3714 x 3714 (300dpi)