Martin Schongauer - St. Michael Slaying the Dragon
Summary
Picryl description: Public domain image of a scary creature, evil, devil, horns, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
St. Michael Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory of good over evil. St. Michael is the archangel who is believed to lead God's army against Satan and the forces of evil. In this scene, St. Michael is depicted as a powerful warrior, often with wings and armor, who is defeating a dragon or serpent, which represents Satan.
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Date
1401 - 1499
Contributors
Schongauer, Martin, 15th cent., Printmaker
Source
New York Public Library
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")