Saint Michael 1509 - 1521

Agostino Veneziano's 16th-century engraving "Saint Michael" depicts the archangel in a dramatic battle with Satan. Saint Michael, a warrior angel clad in armor and wielding a spear, stands victorious over the fallen angel, whose serpentine tail and horned head evoke his demonic nature. The image, created using the technique of chiaroscuro, effectively renders the contrasting forces of good and evil. This artwork showcases the artist's masterful ability to depict complex scenes with a clear and expressive style, typical of the High Renaissance period.