Saint Michael Slaying the Dragon

Here the battle reaches its climax. Saint Michael, fiercely intent, defeats the dragon with a spear in a powerful and dynamic gesture. Dürer depicts the archangel in a simple tunic, without armour: not as an earthly warrior, but a spiritual one. Beside him, angels support him in the struggle. Below, a view of sea and land unfolds, with a fortified city visible in the distance. The calm of the landscape stands in stark contrast to the violent battle above.