St Margaret and the Dragon
Statue
1530-1540 (made)
1530-1540 (made)
| Place of origin |
The statue came originally from the parish church of St Germain, near Troyes. Its a typical example of the best sculpture executed in Troyes during the early sixteenth century. St Margaret is shown with her symbol of the dragon. Pregnant women called upon her to protect them in childbirth because of her miraculous escape from the belly of a dragon.
Object details
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| Title | St Margaret and the Dragon (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Limestone, carved |
| Brief description | St Margaret and the Dragon; Stone French 16th cent |
| Physical description | The saints stands, her hands clasped before her in prayer. Between her feet facing to the left uis a winged dragon which bites at her robe.Notable are the finely cut flower bandeau binding the hair which falls in waving curls over her shoulder. |
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| Credit line | Purchased by the John Webb Trust |
| Object history | Purchased from Messrs. Wippel & Co. Ltd. Historical significance: The statue, which was originally painted and gilded, is a typical example of the best sculpture executed in Troyes during the early sixteenth century. The attention of detail in the rendering of garments and ornament and the roundet type of face with almond-shaped eyes are characteristic. |
| Historical context | From the church of St Germain, near Troyes. |
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| Summary | The statue came originally from the parish church of St Germain, near Troyes. Its a typical example of the best sculpture executed in Troyes during the early sixteenth century. St Margaret is shown with her symbol of the dragon. Pregnant women called upon her to protect them in childbirth because of her miraculous escape from the belly of a dragon. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.4-1947 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2009 |
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