{"product_id":"st-michael-stained-glass","title":"St Michael Slaying the Devil Stained Glass 12H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight Strikes Down Darkness in St Michael Stained Glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchangel Michael stands over a fallen Lucifer, spear outstretched. This \u003cstrong\u003eSt Michael stained glass\u003c\/strong\u003e panel catches the moment of victory. Michael wears a red and blue cloak in bright light, while Lucifer is cast into darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Book of Revelation tells of war in heaven, led by Michael against the dragon. Artists have long shown him in action, trampling the Devil underfoot. This Archangel Michael panel follows that tradition. Every Archangel Michael panel is a story of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition runs from upper left to lower right, so the eye follows the spear. The bright light signals divine approval. The dark below shows evil cast down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Against Darkness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStained glass is a natural home for this story, since the glass itself shines. Light falls on Michael's cloak and leaves Lucifer in shadow. This devotional stained glass panel lets viewers feel the contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian stained glass has long used Michael as a guardian image. Christian stained glass, from cathedrals to homes, loves a victory of light. See more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stained-glass-collection\"\u003estained glass collection\u003c\/a\u003e. A St Michael stained glass panel also suits a quiet corner for reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e St Michael slaying the Devil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiln-fired glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in H x 8 in W x 0.13 in thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang the panel in a window, where light can reveal the contrast. St Michael stained glass shows its red and blue best in daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchangel Michael in Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael is the leader of the heavenly host and a long-standing protector in Christian tradition. Medieval pilgrims honored him at Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy. Painters from Raphael to Guido Reni showed him as a winged warrior with the Devil beneath his feet. The image became a lasting symbol of good overcoming evil, and devotional stained glass keeps it alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search?q=Saint+Michael\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art: Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43155557580913,"sku":"T83330","price":97.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/eff23782-b5da-4fb3-b59e-a5f2945b0822.jpg?v=1777668006","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/st-michael-stained-glass","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}