Heilige Margaretha 1583 - 1587

This 16th-century engraving, "Heilige Margaretha," by Johann Sadeler I, depicts Saint Margaret of Antioch standing on a defeated dragon, holding a cross and a sword. The dramatic scene portrays the legend of St. Margaret, a Christian martyr who was swallowed by a dragon but emerged unharmed. The work is a fine example of Sadeler's detailed and expressive style, characteristic of Northern Renaissance printmaking. It is a powerful depiction of faith and courage, and its themes of good versus evil resonate with viewers even today. The engraving is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.