A Saint Triumphant Over the Devil 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century drawing depicts a saint triumphant over the devil. The saint, seated on a cloud, gestures towards a throng of angels above. The devil, falling downwards with a club in hand, is depicted in the foreground. The dynamic composition and expressive lines convey the dramatic struggle between good and evil. The drawing, executed in black chalk, is characteristic of the Baroque style with its emphasis on movement and emotion. This artwork is a significant example of religious art and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.