

Saint Michael Slaying the Dragon
1490
Medium:
Engraving
This engraving is Martin Schongauer's interpretation of the famous tale of Michael: the archangel-saint said to have vanquished Satan (the dragon) on more than one occasion. In Catholic doctrine Michael was the leader of the Army of God and battled as a spiritual warrior against the powers of evil.
(Text: Emily Wilkinson)
Engraving
This engraving is Martin Schongauer's interpretation of the famous tale of Michael: the archangel-saint said to have vanquished Satan (the dragon) on more than one occasion. In Catholic doctrine Michael was the leader of the Army of God and battled as a spiritual warrior against the powers of evil.
(Text: Emily Wilkinson)
- License:
- Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington
- For more:
- http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/Collection/art-object-pag…
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