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Saint George and the Dragon

Lucas Cranach the Elder

National Gallery of Art

A drawing of a knight on horseback triumphing over a dragon. The scene shows a heavily armored knight riding a rearing horse, brandishing a sword at a defeated dragon lying on the ground. Beside them, a distressed maiden is present. The background includes gnarled trees with twisted branches, bones, and coats of arms hanging from branches. The drawing is detailed, focusing on line work and shading to depict the tension of the encounter. Below the image is Latin text.

Artwork Details

Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2964 × 5048 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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