Damaskenos Michael - Four military saints - Google Art Project

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Damaskenos Michael - Four military saints - Google Art Project

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Public domain image of an artwork, medieval, renaissance, 14th, 15th, 16th-century art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

St. Michael Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory of good over evil. St. Michael is the archangel who is believed to lead God's army against Satan and the forces of evil. In this scene, St. Michael is depicted as a powerful warrior, often with wings and armor, who is defeating a dragon or serpent, which represents Satan.

St. George Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory of good over evil. St. George is a Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. In this scene, St. George is depicted as a brave and fearless warrior who is defeating a dragon, which represents evil.

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1500 - 1550
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Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
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