Aartsengel Michaël verslaat de draak 1720
jacobdewit
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
"Aartsengel Michaël verslaat de draak" (Archangel Michael Defeats the Dragon) is a 1720 drawing by Dutch artist Jacob de Wit. The drawing depicts the archangel Michael battling a dragon, a popular subject in Christian art, as it symbolizes the struggle between good and evil. De Wit's depiction is dynamic, with Michael soaring through the clouds, his wings spread wide, and the dragon writhing in defeat. The use of delicate washes of watercolor creates a sense of ethereal movement, characteristic of de Wit's style. The artist's signature appears in the lower left corner, adding to the artwork's historical context.
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