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Nicolo Billy - Aartsengel Michaël

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De aartsengel Michaël in gevecht met een zeskoppige draak. Boven op wolken zitten Christus en God de Vader, omringd door putti. Midden boven zweeft de Heilige Geest in de gedaante van een duif. Op de achtergrond een poort met een engel.

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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prints paper engraving nicolo billy aartsengel michael high resolution mythological creatures dragon saint saints battle god bible god father old testament christ jesus christ new testament angel christianity holy spirit archangel michael ancient greece cherub italian biblical events rijksmuseum public domain christian images
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1850 - 1950
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Rijksmuseum
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https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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prints paper engraving nicolo billy aartsengel michael high resolution mythological creatures dragon saint saints battle god bible god father old testament christ jesus christ new testament angel christianity holy spirit archangel michael ancient greece cherub italian biblical events rijksmuseum public domain christian images