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St. Michael and Grotesque Motifs
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St. Michael and Grotesque MotifsLuzio Romano

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This fresco (1544–45) from Castel Sant’Angelo depicts St Michael the Archangel sheathing his sword, surrounded by fantastical animals, panthers, and mythological figures like Pan. It reflects a fusion of Christian and classical ideals—St. Michael mirrors Emperor Hadrian opposite, symbolizing the union of spiritual and imperial power.
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