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Painting of the MonthFrancisco de Zurbarán, 'Saint Margaret of Antioch', 1630-4 Saint Margaret of Antioch was a strong-willed woman. She was a legendary 4th-century martyr, who was imprisoned for refusing to marry the prefect of Antioch. Swallowed whole by a satanic dragon, she used her holy cross to break free from the monster's belly. Since she emerged unharmed, she became the patron saint of women in labour. Francisco de Zurbarán's painting shows Saint Margaret as a determined character who has already tamed the snarling dragon by her feet.
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