Saint Margaret

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing in a slightly angled position. She wears long robes with intricate folds and drapery, and has long, wavy hair flowing down her shoulders. Her face is serene with delicate features. She holds an object in one hand and gestures with the other. A dragon-like creature is coiled at her feet with a scaly texture and expressive face. The background is plain, with a visible ground line.