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St. George and the Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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