Saint Michael c. 17th century

Curator: The scene unfolding before us is titled "Saint Michael" and was created by Jacob Neeffs, who lived from 1610 to 1670. Editor: Ooh, dynamic! It feels like a swirl of bodies and drama, doesn't it? The angels almost seem to dance as they descend. Curator: Indeed, the iconography here is quite potent. Saint Michael, of course, represents divine justice, a protector figure vanquishing evil. Notice how the artist uses light to emphasize Michael's power. Editor: I see the halo, but for me, it's the expressions that draw me in. That devil is really feeling it, you know? The sheer agony makes it almost… human. Curator: That's the trick of it, isn't it? Representing the internal struggle between good and evil, it reflects our own battles with temptation and moral choices. Editor: Absolutely. It's not just a battle of angels and demons; it's the fight within ourselves, visualized. I think this piece is as relevant today as when it was made. Curator: A timely reminder that these old stories echo in our modern lives. Editor: Makes you think, doesn't it? About the stories we tell ourselves, and what they reveal.