Archangel Michael

Michael is standing on a dragon. He is holding a sword with a curved blade. Michael is the archangel of the Jews and Christians, and he fought the devil. The Finnish city of Mikkeli was named after Saint Michael, and several churches have been dedicated to him in Finland, in places like Honkilahti, Kirkkonummi, Keminmaa and Paimio. Made in Finland in the early 16th century, this sculpture is from Somero Church.

H1180:3

The sculpture is made of oak. The body of the dragon and Michael’s body are carved in one piece, and the hands and wings are in a different piece. The separately attached parts are made of light hardwood.

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Archangel Michael

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