Who painted Saint George Slaying the Dragon?

Saint George Slaying the Dragon was painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1512.

Where can I see Saint George Slaying the Dragon?

Saint George Slaying the Dragon is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Saint George Slaying the Dragon?

Saint George Slaying the Dragon is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Lucas Cranach the Elder , 1512

Saint George Slaying the Dragon is a print by the Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

A knight in red armor stabs a dragon with a spear.
The princess watches from the left, calm as the scene unfolds.
This was painted in the early 1500s when knights and dragons were common stories.

Lucas Cranach often used bright colors and sharp lines to tell these tales.
His court job meant he painted for nobles who loved bold images.

Try looking up Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553) next.

Overview

This 1505 print, 'Saint George Slaying the Dragon', is a woodcut by Lucas Cranach, a prominent artist of the Northern Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the legend of Saint George, a knight in red armor, spearing a dragon while a princess observes calmly from the left, illustrating a popular narrative of the time.

Technique & Style

Cranach's work is characterized by bold colors and sharp lines, reflecting his role as court painter to nobles who favored vivid imagery.

History & Provenance

As court painter to Friedrich the Wise, Elector of Saxony, Cranach's prints often featured Friedrich's coat of arms, indicating a close patron-artist relationship and possibly serving as a form of legal protection for his published works.