Ærkeenglen Mikaels kamp med dragen by Niels Larsen Stevns

Ærkeenglen Mikaels kamp med dragen 1933 - 1934

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

sketch book

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Ærkeenglen Mikaels kamp med dragen" is a small-scale ink drawing by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dating back to 1933-1934. The artwork, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a stylized scene of the archangel Michael battling a dragon, a popular subject in Christian art. The drawing's simple lines and dynamic composition convey the intensity of the struggle, highlighting the symbolic fight between good and evil. Despite its small size, Stevns's masterful use of ink creates a powerful visual narrative, engaging the viewer in a timeless struggle between forces.