Saint Michael by Anonymous

Saint Michael 

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toned paper

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pen drawing

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henna art

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personal sketchbook

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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doodle art

This anonymous woodcut, titled "Saint Michael," depicts the archangel Michael defeating a dragon. The scene is a popular motif in Christian art, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Michael, clad in armor and wielding a spear, stands triumphantly over the defeated dragon, which is shown writhing in pain beneath his feet. The inscription "IHS," an abbreviation for Jesus, appears on Michael's shield, further reinforcing the theme of divine victory. This artwork likely dates from the late medieval period, a time when religious imagery was prevalent in European art.

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