1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Margaret is a 1465 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts Saint Margaret, a woman in a pink dress with a halo, holding a staff and standing next to a dragon. The background features a church and a tree, with a blue sky above. The image is rendered in a simple, colorful style, with bold lines and flat shapes. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony and balance, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of Saint Margaret. The inclusion of the dragon and church adds depth and context to the scene, suggesting a narrative or symbolic meaning. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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