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Shield Depicting Saint George Slaying the Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The shield is round and made of metal, likely gold or brass. A knight on horseback is centered on the shield. The knight wears a helmet and armor and holds a lance. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs. The horse faces right. The knight appears to be spearing a dragon that is below the horse on the left. The dragon has a long tail. The background of the shield shows a castle. The border of the shield is ornate with intricate designs. The background behind the shield is plain and light-colored. The shield depicts "Saint George Slaying the Dragon" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560–70
Medium
Steel, gold, silver
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
600 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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