Saint Margaret

About this work

This painting depicts a woman standing over a green dragon with its mouth open, revealing sharp teeth and blood dripping from its mouth. The woman is dressed in a long, dark robe with a red and gold patterned dress underneath, and she holds a red cross-tipped staff in her right hand. Her long blonde hair is braided and falls down her back. The woman's attire and the staff she holds suggest that she is a religious figure, possibly a saint. The dragon at her feet may symbolize evil or temptation, which she has overcome. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of drama and tension in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Juan Rexach.