Saint Michael Weighing Souls
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Description:
The Archangel Saint Michael, aided by another angel, weights the souls, represented as a feminine figure that dresses in white robes and a naked man. The Saint holds the scale with his left hand and, with the spear that he wields in his right, he threatens the Devil that tries to cheat by tilting the spare to his favour. It’s probably the central panel from an altarpiece dedicated to Saint Michael.
Painting
Circa 1480-1495
127.7 x 76 x 6 cm
Plandiura Collection, purchased 1932
Inventory number:
005082-000
This panel was probably the central compartment of an altarpiece dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. It seems that it comes from the town of Liesa (Huesca).
Tempera, stucco reliefs, gold leaf and metal plate on wood
Century: 15th
Subject: Religion