Saint Margaret Sculpture

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Title

Saint Margaret Sculpture

Description

"This work is remarkable for the contrast of the idealism and delicacy of the figure set against the scaly and coarse textures of the lizard-turned-dragon at the base of the composition." -Met

Creator

unknown

Date

ca. 1475

Source

The Met Cloisters: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/469836?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&ft=Saint+Margaret&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=2

Coverage

Overall: 15 3/8 x 9 5/8 x 6 9/16in. (39 x 24.5 x 16.7cm)

Subject

Saint Margaret of Antioch

Rights

Public Domain , Creative Commons : @The Met; https://www.metmuseum.org/information/terms-and-conditions

Type

sculpture; alabaster

Identifier

Accession Number: 2000.641

Files

margaret_TheMetCloisters_sculpture.jpg

Citation

unknown, “Saint Margaret Sculpture,” The Legend of Saint Margaret and Saint Marina, accessed September 19, 2024, https://stmargaretmarina.omeka.net/items/show/199.