A Legendary Subject and Saint Michael Fighting the Demon

Lippo d'Andrea, a Florentine painter active in the late Trecento, produced this panel combining a legendary narrative scene with the popular subject of Saint Michael vanquishing the demon. Working in the tradition established by Agnolo Gaddi and the Orcagna workshop, Lippo d'Andrea created altarpiece components and devotional panels for Florentine churches. The pairing of subjects reflects the Gothic practice of combining hagiographic imagery to serve specific liturgical or patronal requirements.

Painted in egg tempera on a gold-ground panel, the work shows the influence of late Florentine Gothic style with its crisp linear draftsmanship and decorative patterning. The dual composition balances narrative action in the legendary scene against the iconic symmetry of the Saint Michael image.