Reproductie van een prent van de heilige Michaël en de draak door Martin Schongauer
Summary
Deze prent maakt deel uit van een omslag met 24 prenten op 24 bladen.
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.
Tags
photomechanical print
paper
simonau toovey
draak door martin schongauer
heilige michael
high resolution
mythological creatures
dragon
saint
saints
prints
ancient greece
belgium
rijksmuseum
Date
1867 - 1872
Source
Rijksmuseum
Link
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")