# St Margaret

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## Artwork

- Artist: [FETTI, Lucrina](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/fetti-lucrina-r1bc1f51627dbb3>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 55 x 42 cm

## Commentary

Part of the legend of St Margaret states that the martyr was tempted by a dragon, which then devoured her. However, the maiden ripped her way out of its belly with a cross. Unhurt by the experience, this assured her a position as protector of women in childbirth. In this painting, which was executed with the contribution of Domenico Fetti, the artist&#39;s brother, St Margaret is depicted with leg bent as she crushes the head of a dragon with her graceful bare foot. The cross is shown in her right hand.

## Related artworks

- [St Barbara](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/fetti-lucrina-r1bc1f51627dbb3/st-barbara-r462de44d940c0d>)

## Attribution

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