The Virgin Mary and Five Standing Saints above Predella Panels, Germany

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The Virgin Mary and Five Standing Saints above Predella Panels, Germany

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Public domain photo of a Medieval 3d object, Europe, 14ht-15th century, 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.

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1440 - 1446
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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