# Archangel Michael

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## Artwork

- Artist: [REICHLE, Hans](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/reichle-hans-r4c12c10978fc95>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Bronze, over-life-size

## Commentary

Over-life-size, the archangel stands with flaming sword \(lost\) raised triumphantly over the body of the fallen Lucifer, whose horror is expressed in a grisly naturalistic grimace. Reichle&#39;s group is spatially expansive, the ensemble is widened to make room for the flanking putti, the entire façade in fact serves as a stage for the event.

## Related artworks

- [Crucifixion group \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/reichle-hans-r4c12c10978fc95/crucifixion-group-detail-r85d2277c635456>)
- [Crucifixion group](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/reichle-hans-r4c12c10978fc95/crucifixion-group-r8d2a13cc8808ec>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)