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Saint Michael Battling a Demon from a 15th Century Book of Hours |
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Detail. Additional images below. |
Leaf features Michael,
the archangel, from a 15th century Book of Hours painted on vellum.
Saint Michael carries a blue shield and a sword over his head amidst his
battle with the devils. His red cape rising behind him suggests
movement as Michael prepares to strike the demon at his feet.
Behind Michael, in the background, is an impressive walled
city. We gaze at the figures through a gilded frame. The 3/4
border surrounding the miniature teems with red, pink, yellow, blue,
green, purple & gold plants, flowers, strawberries, leaves and acanthus
leaves. A yellow bird appears on the bottom of the border and
drollery on the left border. A large 4-line initial "M" beginning
"Michael" opens the 4 lines of text painted in red and gold. Text
written in brown-black ink in gothic script. Verso contains
a lovely border of blue & red flowers, green leaves, and gold & blue
acanthus leaves. 7 lines of text in Latin written in a gothic text
with black ink. Minor discoloration to lower margin of border.
A striking leaf! Size: 121 x 87 mm (approx. 4.7 x 3.4 inches) Miniature: 58x 39 mm $3800. #IMC5237
Frame available for this item. |
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