Aartsengel Michaël 1637 - 1691

nicolobilly

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

old-timey

19th century

pencil art

watercolor

This engraving, "Aartsengel Michaël," by Nicolo Billy, dates from 1637-1691, and depicts the archangel Michael battling a multi-headed dragon. The scene unfolds in a dramatic composition, with the powerful angel in mid-air, wielding a chain to subdue the beast. Above, God and Christ preside over the scene, surrounded by angels. This dramatic and iconic depiction of the battle between good and evil is a testament to the enduring power of Christian imagery in art.