The archangel Michael, protector of Israel, is usually depicted holding a sword. In Hebrew his name means who is like God.
Related works of art:
Anonymous: Norfolk Triptych (outside) (c. 1410 - 1420)
Bruegel, Pieter the Elder: The Fall of the Rebel Angels (1562)
Memling, Hans: Archangel Michael (1480)
Memling, Hans: The Last Judgement (1467-71)
Van der Weyden, Rogier: The Last Judgment - centre panel (1443-1451)