

Shield Depicting Saint George Slaying the Dragon
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
- View original
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