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Scenes of the legend of Saint Michael

Miguel Alcañiz the Elder

1421

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Scenes of the legend of Saint Michael is a 1421 unspecified by Miguel Alcañiz the Elder, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?: Miguel Alcañiz the Elder
When & what style?: 1421
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

This painting is divided into three sections, each depicting a scene from the legend of Saint Michael. The top section shows a figure in a pink shirt and black pants holding a bow and arrow, with a dog by their side. The middle section features a group of people gathered around a figure in a blue robe, while the bottom section shows a group of people in white robes standing in front of a cave. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate designs and patterns adorning the clothing and architecture. The use of color is striking, with bold hues of pink, blue, and gold used throughout. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Miguel Alcañiz the Elder.