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Engraving of an armored angel with a sword hurling monstrous, animal-headed fallen figures down through clouds toward a rocky, chaotic scene below.

Fallen angels with animalized characteristics tumble from heaven under the sword of Michael. Engraving by R. Sadeler, 1583, after M. de Vos.

An engraving shows Michael with a raised sword and shield in the upper center, driving winged, animal-headed demons downward through clouds. Below, contorted nude and hybrid figures tumble among rocks and sea creatures, with lions and serpents in the lower corners. Fine parallel hatching models the bodies and sky.

Artist
Maerten de Vos
Date
1583
Medium
Engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
3306 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1583.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

Español: Ángeles caídos derribados por Miguel, grabado tras Maerten de Vos, 1583

Un grabado muestra a Miguel con espada en alto y escudo en el centro superior, empujando hacia abajo a demonios alados de cabezas animales entre nubes. Abajo, figuras desnudas y híbridas retorcidas caen entre rocas y criaturas marinas, con leones y serpientes en las esquinas inferiores.

Português: Anjos caídos derrubados por Miguel, gravura após Maerten de Vos, 1583

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