Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer

attributed to Pieter Scheemaeckers (I), 1692

Depicted here is a passage from the biblical book Revelation, which recounts that the archangel Michael slew Evil, disguised as a dragon-man, with a flaming sword. In the 17th century this representation was a popular symbol of the triumphant Catholic Church in its struggle against ‘heretical’ Protestantism.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-1978-35
  • Dimensionsheight 27.6 cm, height 30.1 cm x width 16.1 cm x depth 11.3 cm (incl. modern base)
  • Physical characteristicsboxwood

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer
    • Archangel Michael as Dragon-Slayer

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1978-35

  • Inscriptions / marks

    date, on the palmette on the belly, incised: ‘1692’

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Creation

  • Creation

    sculptor: attributed to Pieter Scheemaeckers (I), Antwerp

  • Dating

    1692

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    boxwood

  • Dimensions

    • height 27.6 cm
    • height 30.1 cm x width 16.1 cm x depth 11.3 cm (incl. modern base)

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Rijksmuseum-Stichting

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1978

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; from the dealer Nystad Antiquairs N.V., Lochem and Amsterdam, fl. 45,000, to the museum, with support of the Rijksmuseum-Stichting, 1978

Documentation

  • Jaarverslag 1978, p. 24, afb. 12

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  • Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer
  • Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer
  • Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer
  • Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer
  • Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer
  • Archangel Michael as Dragon Slayer