Margareta van Antiochië trotseert de draak 1642 - 1657

"Margareta van Antiochië trotseert de draak" (1642 - 1657), an etching by Italian Baroque artist Bartolomeo Biscaino, depicts the legendary Saint Margaret of Antioch defeating a dragon with a cross. This scene, often depicted in art, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The dramatic composition, detailed rendering of the figures and the use of light and shadow, are typical of Biscaino’s style. The etching, measuring 241 mm in height and 182 mm in width, is a testament to the artist’s skill in capturing a moment of dramatic tension and theological significance.