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St. Michael and the Dragon

Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-222960

Description

Framed painting of the Archangel St. Michael defeating the dragon. The saint stands on top of the green dragon and is about to strike it with his sword. In the left hand he holds a scroll that reads a latin inscription. The saint's armour, halo and sword are richly gilded. The saint's name is written to the left of his armour: "St. Michael".

Details

Descriptive Terms

painting (image-making)
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
gouache (paint)
wood (plant material)
Painting

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

P659

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

14 8/16 x 10 3/16 x 12/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1082

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