St. Margaret (Schr. 2846) 15th century

This 15th-century anonymous woodcut, titled "St. Margaret," depicts the saint in an abstract, almost illegible form. The artist uses thick, dark lines and hatch marks to create a dense, textured surface. The subject is difficult to discern, but hints of her figure and the dragon she famously defeated are visible, with only the faintest outline remaining. This abstract style, typical of the period, emphasizes symbolic representation over realistic detail. The artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the artistic techniques and spiritual themes of the medieval period.