St. Michael slaying the dragon
- Artist
- Jean Fouquet
- Date
- c.1452 - c.1460
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Upton House
The painting titled "St. Michael slaying the dragon" exemplifies a powerful example of a Religious painting from the Northern renaissance. Depicting the archangel Michael triumphing over evil, it often symbolizes the victory of good over evil and divine justice. Such images frequently draw from iconography associated with saints like St. Margaret of Antioch, whose story of steadfast faith and martyrdom embodies spiritual strength. This artwork's dynamic composition and meticulous detail reflect the Northern renaissance’s focus on realism and emotional expressiveness, aiming to inspire veneration and moral reflection in viewers.
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