Plate 38: Saint Michael: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This painting depicts Saint Michael standing over a subdued dragon. Saint Michael is shown in a stylized and colorful manner, dressed in classical attire with a green tunic, red skirt, and gold accents. He holds a sword in his raised right hand, symbolizing victory. The dragon underneath him is depicted in grayscale. The base of the painting is inscribed with "SAN MIGUEL." The artwork is in the style of traditional folk or religious art representing the struggle between good and evil.