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St Michael subduing Satan and weighing the Souls of the Dead, c
1217767 St Michael subduing Satan and weighing the Souls of the Dead, c. 1540 - 1549 (oil on panel) by Orsi da Novellara, Lelio (1511-87); 54x40 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22267584
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Afterlife Archangel Balance Beast Damnation Damned Evil Good Heaven Hell Judgement Judging Mouth Purgatory Satan Scales Soul Souls Subduing Trampling Weighing Westernart
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This print captures the intense and dramatic scene of St Michael subduing Satan and weighing the Souls of the Dead. Painted by Orsi da Novellara in the mid-16th century, this oil on panel artwork measures 54x40 cm and is housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, UK. In this Renaissance masterpiece, we witness St Michael, a powerful archangel, engaged in an epic battle against evil personified by Satan. With his sword raised high and wings spread wide, he fearlessly confronts the beast beneath him. The balance held by St Michael symbolizes his role as judge between good and evil. The painting also depicts souls being weighed on one side of the scale while a hellmouth awaits those who are damned on the other side. This imagery alludes to purgatory and serves as a reminder of life's ultimate judgment after death. Orsi da Novellara's skillful brushwork brings forth a sense of urgency and tension within this composition. The vibrant colors add depth to each figure portrayed, enhancing their emotional expressions. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artwork from centuries past, we are reminded of humanity's eternal struggle with temptation and our quest for salvation. It serves as a poignant reflection on mortality, reminding us to live virtuously so that our souls may find solace in heaven rather than damnation in hell.
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