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".
painting (image-making)
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
gouache (paint)
wood (plant material)
Painting
Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),
P659
Unknown
14 8/16 x 10 3/16 x 12/16 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation
2006.44.1082
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