Saint Michael Weighing Souls

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Artists / Makers / Authorities: 
Juan de la Abadía (the Elder)
Active in Huesca, 1469-1498
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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

c. 1480-1495

127.7 x 76 x 6 cm

Plandiura Collection, purchased 1932

Inventory number: 

005082-000

Century: 15th
Subject: Religion
Tempera, stucco reliefs, gold leaf and metal plate on wood
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).
image for: Juan de la Abadía (el Vell) - Sant Miquel pesant les ànimes - Cap a 1480-1495
Juan de la Abadía (el Vell) - Sant Miquel pesant les ànimes - Cap a 1480-1495