Arrival of St Nicholas, Gebroeders van Lier, c. 1840 - c. 1850
lithography, h 334mm × w 423mm More details
Saint Nicholas is shown here as a frightening crusader, floating through the night sky on a winged horse with very small wings on his lower legs. Despite his rather intimidating appearance, this is a child-friendly saint merely handing out gifts; there is no allusion to the possibility of punishment for misbehaviour.
