In the initial interpretation that the wings represent Saint Michael, there was the general reference to the prevalent illustrations of Saint Michael and the Dragon. In which case, it was reasonably inquired: Where's the Dragon? And why is Saint Michael at the bottom of the page?
If the plant depicted in 46v is costmary. And costmary is the Herb of the Virgin. Then the new paradigm for the image is a version of the Assumption of the Virgin. So, it's correct that Saint Michael is below. Though often he is omitted, sometimes off to the side. Or in a trio with Saint Benedict. And those are 1500s at best.
Any representation of this pairing, that is pre-1500 would be interesting.
If the plant depicted in 46v is costmary. And costmary is the Herb of the Virgin. Then the new paradigm for the image is a version of the Assumption of the Virgin. So, it's correct that Saint Michael is below. Though often he is omitted, sometimes off to the side. Or in a trio with Saint Benedict. And those are 1500s at best.
Any representation of this pairing, that is pre-1500 would be interesting.