Soldaat tussen H. Michaël en de duivel 1550 - 1574

"Soldaat tussen H. Michaël en de duivel" (Soldier Between St. Michael and the Devil) is a pen-and-ink drawing by Dirck Pietersz. Crabeth, a prominent artist of the 16th century, dating from 1550 to 1574. The artwork depicts St. Michael battling a demon who is attempting to drag a soldier away. God, seated above the scene, witnesses the struggle, suggesting a theme of spiritual warfare. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, displays Crabeth's skilled use of line and shading, creating a sense of movement and drama.