St. George and the Dragon
The sculpture depicts a knight on horseback titled "St. George and the Dragon" by artist Pyotr Klodt. The knight wears a helmet with a pointed top and a face guard and holds a spear. He sits on a horse with its front right leg raised over a dragon. The horse's head is turned to the right. The horse has a wavy mane and tail. The knight and horse have a metallic finish with a brownish-gray color. The dragon on the ground has two horns and is pierced by the knight's spear.
Artwork details
- Date:
- probably 19th century, in the style of the late 14th century
- Medium:
- Silver
- Culture:
- possibly Italian or French
- Dimensions:
- 586 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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