Saint Margaret

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The statue originated from the parish church of St Germain near Troyes. It's a prime example of exceptional sculpture executed in Troyes during the early sixteenth century. St Margaret is depicted with her symbol, the dragon. Expectant mothers invoked her protection during childbirth due to her miraculous escape from a dragon's belly. St Margaret stands with her hands clasped together in prayer. A winged dragon facing left bites at her robe between her feet. The finely cut flower bandeau holding back her hair draws attention, which falls in flowing curls over her shoulder. Gallery location: Medieval & Renaissance, Room 50b, The Paul and Jill Ruddock Gallery case FS This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, creating a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks worldwide for public access. It's an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items, email stw@myminifactory.com to contribute.