Saint Michael the Archangel and Saints

Origin: Kostroma – Russia
Age: 2nd Half of the 19th century, originally painted at the end of the 17th century – Beginning of the 18th century
Composition: Gold foil, wood paint. Arc cut out, bottom of panel is hatched
Measures Cms: 41,5 X 36,0 X 3,0

He is one of the seven archangels and his name appears in the Bible with Gabriel and Raphael, they call him the Prince of the Celestial Spirits, he is the Angel who defeated Satan and his followers and cast them out of Heaven with his fiery sword. He is the guardian of the Christian armies against the enemies of the Church.