Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York by Renaissance artist Andrea Della Robia, 1475. The Archangel Michael ranks as the greatest of all angels whether in Jewish, Christian or Islamic writings. He is the Chief of the Order of Virtues, Chief of Archangels, and the Angel of Repentance, Righteousness, Mercy, and Sanctification. Here, Michael-- holding in his hand the Scales of Justice--is represented as the Angel of the Final Reckoning and the Weigher of Souls. Made from compound stone, antique finish, ready to hang, 17 1/2"W x 9 1/4"H.
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Relief - Small
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