Who created "Martyrdom of Saint Margaret"?

Martyrdom of Saint Margaret was created by Giuseppe Cesari, called Cavaliere d'Arpino in c. 1608/1611.

When was "Martyrdom of Saint Margaret" created?

This artwork was created c. 1608/1611.

What medium is "Martyrdom of Saint Margaret"?

Martyrdom of Saint Margaret is oil on panel.

Is "Martyrdom of Saint Margaret" in the public domain?

Yes, Martyrdom of Saint Margaret is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Martyrdom of Saint Margaret

Giuseppe Cesari, called Cavaliere d'Arpino

c. 1608/1611

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

overall: 85.1 x 62.6 cm (33 1/2 x 24 5/8 in.) framed: 104.1 x 81.9 x 6 cm (41 x 32 1/4 x 2 3/8 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CIS-B

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of David Edward Finley and Margaret Eustis Finley

Accession Number

1984.4.1

Art Historical Context

Giuseppe Cesari, known Cavaliere d'Arpino (1568–1640), was a prominent Roman painter bridging Mannerism and the emerging Baroque. Active in the vibrant art scene of early 17th-century Italy, he led a bustling studio that influenced artists like Caravaggio. His *Martyrdom of Saint* (c. 1608/1611), an oil on panel measuring 85.1 x 62.6 cm, captures the dramatic legend of the 3rd-century virgin martyr Saint Margaret of Antioch. Devoured by a dragon sent by the devil yet emerging unscathed, she became a beloved protector against demonic forces, especially in childbirth—making her story a staple of...

Martyrdom of Saint Margaret

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