Saint Michael
The Met
Artist: Neroccio de' Landi(Italian, before 1907)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood
Dimensions: Overall 23 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (59.7 x 39.4 cm); central field 10 x 5 5/8 in. (25.4 x 14.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Ridgely Hunt, in memory of William Cruger Pell, 1907
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Ornate winged figure holds a sword and scales, standing on a dragon, framed by a border
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular artwork features a central winged figure framed by an elaborate border. The figure, depicted with a youthful face and curly hair, has a halo around its head. It wears ornate, patterned clothing that resembles armor, with large, dark wings extending from its back. In its left hand, the figure holds a long, thin spear or sword pointed downwards, while its right hand holds a set of scales with two pans. The figure's legs are visible, clad in decorated boots or leg coverings, and its feet rest upon a dark, serpentine creature, possibly a dragon or demon, coiled on the ground. The background behind the figure is light and appears textured. The floor beneath the figure is a patterned surface, possibly tiles. The central image is enclosed by a wide, dark border adorned with intricate light-colored floral and geometric patterns. Smaller decorative elements are present at the corners and along the edges of the border, which also features a thin, beaded inner edge. A hinge-like structure is visible on the right side of the border.
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