Yes, but... The dragon doesn't really have anything to do with the VMs You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. illustration. The interpretation of Saint Michael as the 'dragon slayer' is valid and a common representation, but it leads us somewhat astray. This is supposed to be an herbal illustration. The herb represented appears to be costmary. Costmary is the so-called 'Herb of the Virgin'. At the roots of the virgin's herb are the wings of Saint Michael, in his capacity as a 'conductor of souls'. Not as the slayer of dragons. Thus, creating certain associations with the Assumption of the Virgin. It all makes sense in a "mythic" sort of interpretation.
Having the right relationship means that the pieces will fit together.
If you look at the biography of Colette of Corbie, you will find an explanation for both the ring and the cross. It is specifically said in her biography that she received a ring from Saint John in a dream. And that she had a cross that contained a piece of the 'true cross'. These are her attributes.
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She died in 1447, but one assumes her biography is reflective of her life. That is to say that the significance of these items to her was sufficient to retain these items in her biography. Her career of reform started c. 1413. And this was the era of Jean sans Peur, duc de Bourgogne (d.1419). Plenty of contact with southeastern European and Muslim influences (Nicopolis, 1396). She was supported by the duke and duchess, also by Philip the Good, continuing even after her death.
This is further indication of what the VMs artist knew of the social environment in the first half of the 15th century.
Having the right relationship means that the pieces will fit together.
If you look at the biography of Colette of Corbie, you will find an explanation for both the ring and the cross. It is specifically said in her biography that she received a ring from Saint John in a dream. And that she had a cross that contained a piece of the 'true cross'. These are her attributes.
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She died in 1447, but one assumes her biography is reflective of her life. That is to say that the significance of these items to her was sufficient to retain these items in her biography. Her career of reform started c. 1413. And this was the era of Jean sans Peur, duc de Bourgogne (d.1419). Plenty of contact with southeastern European and Muslim influences (Nicopolis, 1396). She was supported by the duke and duchess, also by Philip the Good, continuing even after her death.
This is further indication of what the VMs artist knew of the social environment in the first half of the 15th century.
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