Who painted Saint Margaret?

Saint Margaret was painted by German 15th Century in 1460.

Where can I see Saint Margaret?

Saint Margaret is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Margaret?

Saint Margaret is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Margaret

German 15th Century , 1460

Saint Margaret is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Saint Margaret is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a robed figure with a halo and crown-like headpiece standing on a dragon.

Subject & Meaning

The image represents Saint Margaret, identifiable by the dragon underfoot, a symbol associated with her legend. The saint is shown holding a tall staff topped with a cross, wearing a red inner robe beneath her outer robes.

Technique & Style

The print is a woodcut, a technique involving carving a design into wood and printing it, then hand-colored in gray, rose, and yellow. This style was typical in religious art of the period, often used for devotional images.