Saint George (?)

Netherlandish 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure standing in the center wearing armor reminiscent of a knight. The person is holding a spear and a flag. To the right, an angelic figure with wings is gesturing towards the flag. On both sides of the central figure are two smaller kneeling figures holding staffs with bowed heads. Decorative script at the bottom serves as a border beneath the figures. The background is plain paper, akin to historical woodcut prints. There is a sense of narrative within the scene involving the relationships between the figures.