Who painted Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret?

Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret was painted by Maerten de Vos in 1596.

Where can I see Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret?

Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret is held by Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal.

What movement is Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret?

Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret

Maerten de Vos , 1596

Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Maerten de Vos. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal.

About this work

Overview

Maerten de Vos, a prominent Flemish painter active in Antwerp during the late sixteenth century, completed the oil on canvas *Saint Georges delivering Saint Margaret* in 1596. The work belongs to the Flemish Baroque tradition and is part of the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents the legendary Saint George on a dark horse, thrusting a spear toward a dragon while clad in polished armor and a red mantle. An inset scene within the main picture shows a kneeling figure handing an object to another, suggesting a narrative of Saint Margaret’s intercession or delivery, creating a layered storytelling effect.

Technique & Style

De Vos employs chiaroscuro to model the armor, horse, and dragon, giving them a three‑dimensional presence against a dramatic, cloud‑filled sky. The detailed tack on the horse and the textured ground enhance the sense of realism, while the inset vignette is framed within the larger scene, a device that underscores the painting’s narrative complexity.

History & Provenance

Created shortly after the resurgence of history painting in the Spanish Netherlands following the Beeldenstorm, the work reflects de Vos’s role in revitalising religious and allegorical subjects. It entered the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp’s holdings, where it remains on public display.

Artist & collection

Artist

Maerten de Vos

Maerten de Vos, Maerten de Vos the Elder or Marten de Vos (1532 – 4 December 1603) was a Flemish painter, known mainly for his history and allegorical paintings and portraits.