Saint Michael Vanquishing the Devil
1450
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1450
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Saint Michael Vanquishing the Devil is a 1450 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows Saint Michael, a winged figure in gold and red, standing over a dark creature with horns and a tail. The saint holds a spear in his right hand, pointed down at the creature. The creature, possibly the devil, has its mouth open and appears to be in pain. The background of the painting is gold, with some darker shadows around the figures. The painting's use of gold and dark colors creates a sense of contrast and drama. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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