PELLEGRINO DI GIOVANNI

SAINT MICHAEL, ABOUT 1428-37

Tags: religion and spirituality, renaissance, demons, christianity, dragons, european art, saints, angels

About the Artwork

Originally part of an altarpiece in a church, this panel depicts Saint Michael the Archangel triumphant—sword in one hand, spear in the other—atop the devil in the form of a dragon with a pretzel tail. Although the painting's surface is abraded, Michael's demeanor is remarkably graceful, and many details remain legible. Instead of one set of wings, this angel has three, each composed of a variety of colors. His halo is partially obscured by a voluminous hat of feathers.

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Quality

MFA Boston Custom Prints offers exclusive custom reproductions of artworks in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. Thanks to gallery-quality materials, we create prints as true to the original work as possible, using strict color management protocols and state-of-the-art printing technology.

Selection

All reproductions you find in this store are approved by MFA Boston. We are continually adding new artworks to our offering, so be sure to check back regularly as you build your own gallery. A variety of molding styles means our custom framed prints can match any type of decor.

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