Ærkeenglen Mikaels kamp med dragen 1933 - 1934

Niels Larsen Stevns created this pen drawing, titled 'Archangel Michael's Fight with the Dragon' as part of a sketchbook. Stevns's religious upbringing and cultural context are vital to understanding this piece. Born into a devout Christian family in rural Denmark, his work often grapples with themes of morality, spirituality, and the struggle between good and evil. The figure of Archangel Michael, a symbol of divine power and justice, embodies the era's search for spiritual meaning amidst social change. The drawing presents us with an emotional and personal dimension to the well-known narrative, a raw, unfiltered glimpse into Stevns's internal world. While the subject remains traditional, Stevns's expressive marks and dynamic composition offer a powerful, alternative narrative. Ultimately, 'Archangel Michael's Fight with the Dragon' serves as a reflection of societal issues, as well as the artist's emotional and personal interpretations of these timeless struggles.