Saint Margaret of Antioch

Unknown

ca. 1275–1325 · Limestone, paint, gilt · The Cloisters

Saint Margaret stands upon her emblem, a dragon. According to legend Satan assumed this form and swallowed her. She was resurrected upon invoking the cross. The figure is closely related to sculptures of the cloister portal at Burgos Cathedral.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1275–1325

Medium

Limestone, paint, gilt

Culture

Spanish

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

The Cloisters Collection, 1925