St. Michael and the Dragon

Antonio del Pollaiuolo's St. Michael and the Dragon exemplifies the dynamic intensity of Early renaissance religious painting. Created using tempera on canvas, the scene depicts the archangel Michael triumphing over the dragon, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Pollaiuolo, renowned as a versatile artist—sculptor, engraver, and goldsmith—brings a sense of vigor and detailed realism to this religious painting. Its composition highlights the artist’s mastery of form and movement, characteristic of his contribution to Renaissance art.