South German school, late 15th-early 16th century. "St. Michael the Archangel". Wood carving stewed and...
South German school, late 15th-early 16th century. "St. Michael the Archangel". Wood carving stewed and polychromed by hand in various colors and fine gold.
South German school, late 15th-early 16th century.
"St. Michael the Archangel".
Wood carving stewed and polychromed by hand in various colors and fine gold.
Measures: 105 x 40 x 25 cm .
It represents St. Michael with a late gothic armor, typical of southern Germany and Austria, and with the body arched in the form of that (attack position). We can appreciate draperies (folds) in the cape, as well as a great work in the treatment of the hair. It has some flaws, the most notable are some extremities of the devil. The sword he carries is from a later restoration and is not original to the work.
Sculpture close to the type of work of the Masters Michael Pacher, active in Salzburg between 1460 and 1498, as well as with that of Hans Leinberger (Bavaria, 1480 - 1531). The face is elongated and the flesh tones are whitish. This work resembles the "St. Stephen" on display in the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
St. Michael is the protector and patron of the Church, conqueror of the devil and executor of divine justice. He is depicted wearing chain mail and a knight's helmet, as well as a shield on which one can read "Quis sicut Deus?" (QSD), that is, "who as God?", which is apparently what the name of the archangel itself means. He usually carries a spear and flaming sword. His iconographic representation follows the description in the Book of Revelation, 12: 7-9, which explains the battle of the heavenly armies of the archangel Michael against the rebellious angels led by Satan: "Then there was a great battle in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, and there was no longer any place found for them in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, the serpent of old, who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world. He was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him."
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South German school, late 15th-early 16th century. "St. Michael the Archangel". Wood carving stewed and polychromed by hand in various colors and fine gold.
South German school, late 15th-early 16th century.
"St. Michael the Archangel".
Wood carving stewed and polychromed by hand in various colors and fine gold.
Measures: 105 x 40 x 25 cm .
It represents St. Michael with a late gothic armor, typical of southern Germany and Austria, and with the body arched in the form of that (attack position). We can appreciate draperies (folds) in the cape, as well as a great work in the treatment of the hair. It has some flaws, the most notable are some extremities of the devil. The sword he carries is from a later restoration and is not original to the work.
Sculpture close to the type of work of the Masters Michael Pacher, active in Salzburg between 1460 and 1498, as well as with that of Hans Leinberger (Bavaria, 1480 - 1531). The face is elongated and the flesh tones are whitish. This work resembles the "St. Stephen" on display in the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
St. Michael is the protector and patron of the Church, conqueror of the devil and executor of divine justice. He is depicted wearing chain mail and a knight's helmet, as well as a shield on which one can read "Quis sicut Deus?" (QSD), that is, "who as God?", which is apparently what the name of the archangel itself means. He usually carries a spear and flaming sword. His iconographic representation follows the description in the Book of Revelation, 12: 7-9, which explains the battle of the heavenly armies of the archangel Michael against the rebellious angels led by Satan: "Then there was a great battle in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, and there was no longer any place found for them in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, the serpent of old, who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world. He was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him."
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