Who painted Saint George?

Saint George was painted by German 15th Century in 1475.

Where can I see Saint George?

Saint George is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint George?

Saint George is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint George

German 15th Century , 1475

Saint George is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1475 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The print 'Saint George' is a hand-colored woodcut depicting a knight battling a dragon.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a haloed knight on horseback, sword raised, fighting a dragon that encircles a small figure on the ground, likely representing Saint George, a revered Christian martyr and military saint.

Technique & Style

Created using the woodcut technique, the design was carved into wood and then printed, with colors added by hand, resulting in a bold, graphic image with faded reds, greens, and browns, framed by a thick black border.