Artwork
Saint George and the Dragon
Saint George and the Dragon is a chalk drawing by the High Renaissance artist Raphael. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, created around 1506, is a work by Raphael depicting a scene from Christian legend.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows Saint George on horseback, armed with a spear, attacking a dragon that lies on the ground. The saint is dressed in armor, and the dragon's twisted body conveys a sense of agony and resistance.
Technique & Style
Executed in brown ink with white highlights over black chalk, the drawing features incised lines. The contrast between light and dark creates a dynamic, tense atmosphere, characteristic of Renaissance art's emphasis on classical forms and dramatic action.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raphael was born Raffaello Sanzio in Urbino on April 6, 1483, the son of Giovanni Santi, a painter and poet attached to the ducal court.
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