Saint Michael the Archangel Defeating the Dragon, painted by Piero del Pollaiolo between 1460-1465, is scheduled for restoration at the Museo Stefano Bardini in Florence. Originally a processional banner for the Compagnia di San Michele Arcangelo, the artwork showcases Michael in combat with a dragon, symbolically dressed in elaborate armor. Recent research attributes the piece to Piero rather than his brother Antonio, asserting his emergence as a standalone artist. The restoration addresses significant conservation challenges due to the pieceâs historical use and condition, including damage and discolored varnish that obscures its vibrant colors.
The upcoming restoration of Saint Michael the Archangel Defeating the Dragon aims to resolve complex conservation issues exacerbated by its original function as a processional banner.
Recent scholarship favors Piero del Pollaiolo as the primary author of the painting, contradicting long-standing attribution to his brother, Antonio del Pollaiolo.
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