Who painted São Jorge e o dragão?

São Jorge e o dragão was painted by Ernesto de Fiori in 1924.

Where can I see São Jorge e o dragão?

São Jorge e o dragão is held by São Paulo Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of São Jorge e o dragão?

Museum-quality prints of São Jorge e o dragão are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

São Jorge e o dragão

Ernesto de Fiori , 1924

São Jorge e o dragão is an oil painting by Ernesto de Fiori. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

São Jorge e o dragão is a painting created by Ernesto de Fiori around 1924 using oil paint. It is part of the São Paulo Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Saint George on horseback, spearing a dragon. The scene is rendered with a serious and determined Saint George, a dynamic horse, and a struggling or lifeless dragon, suggesting a narrative of good versus evil.

Technique & Style

The work features bold colors and a dynamic composition, with expressive brushstrokes in the background. De Fiori's use of color and movement creates a sense of energy.

History & Provenance

De Fiori, of Italian and Austrian descent, was a key figure in Berlin's art scene during the Weimar Republic. He later faced persecution under the Nazi regime and emigrated to Brazil, where he died in 1945.