Artwork
St. George and the Dragon
St. George and the Dragon is a print by Giulio Bonasone. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print, 'St.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'St. George and the Dragon', is an engraving on paper created around 1550. It depicts a legendary scene of Saint George battling a dragon.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a knight on horseback spearing a dragon that has entwined a princess. The dramatic composition includes swirling clouds, a distant town, and framing trees and rocks, conveying a sense of action and narrative.
Technique & Style
The print is made using engraving, a technique involving carving lines into metal. The artist employed chiaroscuro, using shading to create depth and contrast between light and dark areas, adding volume to the depicted scene.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Giulio Bonasone, the print is based on a design by Giulio Romano. Created circa 1550, it exemplifies the artistic collaboration and printmaking techniques of the mid-16th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Bonasone (c. 1498 – after 1574) (or Giulio de Antonio Buonasone or Julio Bonoso) was an Italian painter and engraver born in Bologna. He possibly studied painting under Lorenzo Sabbatini, and painted a Purgatory…
